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About

Heckmondwike ward lies in the northern part of the Kirklees district, centred on the historic mill town of the same name. The area is primarily residential, with terraced housing built from the local sandstone dominating its streets. The ward includes the neighbourhoods of Roberttown and Littletown, featuring a mix of housing estates and older industrial properties. Its landscape is shaped by the Spen Valley, with green spaces like Heckmondwike Park providing recreational areas within the urban setting.

The town's industrial heritage is evident in its architecture, including several former textile mills now used for other purposes. The central market area remains a functional commercial hub. Transport links are defined by the M62 motorway, which runs along the ward's southern edge, and the heavy rail line connecting to nearby cities. A notable local feature is the Heckmondwike Library, a Carnegie library built in distinctive red brick, which continues to serve as a community focal point.

Area overview

On average Heckmondwike has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 151 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 per household in Heckmondwike is £43,407 per year. There are 8 schools in Heckmondwike: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Heckmondwike is home to around 18,153 people, with a population density of about 3,375.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heckmondwike Population
18,153
Population density
3,375.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.39(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.91(+18%)
Public order
16.09(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.56(+46%)
Other theft
11.46(+72%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,757
64.75%
Pakistani
4,683
25.79%
Indian
391
2.15%
Other White
343
1.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
185
1.02%
Total population: 18,157

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,602
25.38%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,300
23.25%
Level 3 (A level)
2,450
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,009
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,580
11.13%
Total 16+ residents: 14,194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,530
35.59%
Owns outright
2,341
32.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,120
15.75%
Social rents from council
624
8.78%
Other social rented
289
4.07%
Total households: 7,109

Property prices in Heckmondwike

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £645,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heckmondwike in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heckmondwike over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached40£276,000£2,920
Flats4£65,000£1,279
Semi-Detached78£185,000£2,500
Terraced62£154,000£2,104

10 years median price trend in Heckmondwike

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.

All postcodes in Heckmondwike

WF169EY

Brighton Street

WF157AZ

Norristhorpe Lane

WF157QS

Spring Bank Drive

WF169JE

Peel Street

WF169AX

Priestley Avenue

WF169LS

Clarydon Place

WF156JG

Keir Hardie Close

WF169PE

Lee Side Road

WF169FE

Green Avenue

WF160DJ

Lobley Street

WF156BD

Wakefield Road

WF157AS

Spring Bank

WF169HL

Westfield Close

WF157AN

Norristhorpe Lane

WF157AD

Norristhorpe Avenue

WF156HU

Vernon Road

WF160DS

The Crofts

WF169AG

Leeds Old Road

WF157SZ

Brearley Gardens

WF178PY

Charnwood Bank

WF134BY

Kilpin Hill Lane

WF156BA

John William Street

WF169EF

Laurel Mount

WF169AU

Priestley Avenue

WF169HA

West View

WF160NJ

Cater Lane

WF169LR

Park Road

WF169NH

Hollinbank Lane

WF160DG

Stakes Fold

WF157HU

Union Road

WF169JP

Chapel Lane

WF157BU

Elm Tree Close

WF160DE

Harewood Avenue

WF160DF

Lascelles Road

WF134QF

Laburnum Road

WF169HP

Jeremy Lane

WF157DQ

Hindley Road

WF134BX

Robin Lane

WF157AG

Pitt Street

WF169AZ

Lawrence Crescent

WF160JA

High Street

WF169FB

Westfield Street

WF157DG

Carlton Road

WF160DR

Halifax Road

WF169PW

Hadfield Road

WF169JW

Grove Street

WF157JD

Union Grove

WF160NA

Walkley Lane

WF160BG

Cawley Lane

WF169EA

Bath Road

WF157QL

Headlands Close

WF160AB

Bath Road

WF169PU

Wood Avenue

WF169AE

Berwick Avenue

WF169DY

Albion Court

WF169DZ

Cemetery Road

WF169NQ

Hollinbank Lane

WF157DS

Liversedge Hall Lane

WF157AH

Hall Drive

WF178AT

Traith Court

WF157AP

Grove Street

WF157JE

Union Road

WF160JE

Oldfield Lane

WF157HW

Union Road

WF160BB

Grove Road

WF157JA

James Street

WF178AE

Jail Road

WF157BB

Milton Road

WF160NZ

Weavers Court

WF160QA

Cawley Garth

WF160ND

Railway Street

WF169LL

Jeremy Lane

WF169QF

Piperwell Close

WF179AJ

White Lee Road

WF157EH

Hall Park Avenue

WF156AU

Chapel Street

WF157AW

School Street

WF169AD

Field Close

WF169DS

Priestley Gardens

WF157DZ

Cornmill Lane

WF157JW

Wormald Street

WF169QN

Oak Street

WF160BY

Lobley Street

WF160PR

Smithies Lane

WF160PD

Walkley Lane

WF169JN

Commercial Street

WF160BU

Fisher Way

WF169RE

Fairmoor Way

WF169RR

Commercial Street

WF169RP

Chapel Lane

WF160NG

Sheila Terrace

WF157HH

Millers Court

WF160EG

Russell Close

WF160HL

Union Street

WF169PP

Lonsbrough Avenue

WF160LF

Church Street

WF169JR

Chapel Lane

WF160NQ

Spen Vale Street

WF157FD

Heckmondwike

WF160BS

Badgers Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.