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Heckmondwike

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Kirklees / Heckmondwike

About

Heckmondwike is a ward located in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire. It covers the town of Heckmondwike and surrounding areas, with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. The ward is situated near major transport links, including the M62 motorway, providing connections to Leeds, Manchester, and beyond. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, serving the needs of residents.

The area has a strong industrial heritage, historically known for textile manufacturing. Today, it features a blend of older terraced housing and newer developments. Green spaces like Heckmondwike Park offer recreational opportunities. The ward is part of the Spen Valley, with close ties to neighbouring towns such as Cleckheaton and Liversedge. Population density is relatively high, reflecting its urban character.

Area overview

On average Heckmondwike has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Heckmondwike is £34,653 per year. There are 8 schools in Heckmondwike: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Heckmondwike

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £179,500 in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £645,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£308,000
Flats8£95,000
Semi-Detached74£190,000
Terraced62£140,000

10 years price trend in Heckmondwike

All postcodes in Heckmondwike

WF169LF

Upper George Street

WF169AE

Berwick Avenue

WF169DP

Heckmondwike North

WF169EE

Goose Hill

WF169JL

Chapel Lane

WF169PS

Dale Lane

WF169QT

Hollinbank Lane

WF160EW

Boundary Street

WF157AL

Norristhorpe Lane

WF157EH

Hall Park Avenue

WF157HX

Benjamin Street

WF160DD

Harewood Grove

WF160NX

Walkley Grove

WF169AB

Alma Lane

WF169DL

Heckmondwike North

WF169EY

Brighton Street

WF169LD

Green Avenue

WF169NB

Batley Road

WF169ND

Staincliffe & Healey

WF169RG

Fairmoor Way

WF169RX

Lavender Croft

WF178PY

Charnwood Bank

WF157AQ

Heath Street

WF157EB

Cornmill Avenue

WF160AG

Lobley Street

WF160ER

Boundary Street

WF160HH

Union Street

WF160JZ

Beck Lane

WF160NQ

Spen Vale Street

WF160PU

Spen Vale Street

WF169HF

Little Green Lane

WF169HW

Grosvenor Street

WF169HZ

Ings Road

WF169JB

Heckmondwike North

WF169LZ

Lyndale Crescent

WF169NH

Dale Lane

WF169NR

Fairfield Drive

WF169PR

Rhodes Avenue

WF169SA

William Royd Lane

WF156BE

Wormald Street

WF157EF

Cornmill Drive

WF157JY

Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge

WF157PJ

Union Road

WF157RD

Springwell Close

WF160AY

North Street

WF160BH

Birkhead Street

WF160BN

Cawley Garth

WF160BP

Linton Grove

WF160DN

Indus Close

WF160DY

Clarkson Avenue

WF160EA

Halifax Road

WF160LJ

Kaye Street

WF160PX

Smithies Lane

WF169JU

Chapel Lane

WF169LL

Heckmondwike North

WF169NE

Staincliffe & Healey

WF169NU

Dale Lane

WF160EZ

Blanket Hall Street

WF156BS

Leeds Road

WF157AS

Grove Street

WF157AA

Cross Street

WF157AY

Forge Lane

WF157DD

Headlands Street

WF157JA

Birchwood Court

WF157JW

Wormald Street

WF157RA

Windsor Drive

WF160AL

Cawley Lane

WF160JL

Alfred Street

WF160NA

Brunswick Street

WF169AT

Cannon Grove

WF169HN

Heckmondwike North

WF169JT

Chapel Lane

WF169LE

Claremont

WF178AE

Jail Road

WF178AR

Leefield Road

WF134BG

Brooklyn Close

WF134QZ

Bower Lane

WF156AR

Wormald Street

WF156RA

Gasworks Street

WF157EG

Cornmill Lane

WF157HR

Spenfield Court

WF160AP

Heckmondwike North

WF160EH

Omar Street

WF160HZ

Westgate

WF160LD

Brunswick Place

WF160NH

Spen Vale Street

WF160PG

Heckmondwike North

WF160PS

Spen Vale Street

WF169AW

Hadfield Road

WF169EP

Chapel Avenue

WF169QE

Marled Close

WF169PQ

Dale Lane

WF178AL

Leeside Road

WF160EY

Blanket Hall Street

WF156BH

Gasworks Street

WF156BL

Flush

WF157BE

Milton Drive

WF157DU

Cornmill Crescent

WF160JA

High Street

WF160LA

Swallow Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.