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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 158 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
158
Deprivation level
8/10
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
80.21(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.45(+34%)
Public order
16.47(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.06(+54%)
Other theft
12.23(+84%)
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 189 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heckmondwike over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£297,000
Flats7£79,000
Semi-Detached81£190,000
Terraced62£142,250

10 years median price trend in Heckmondwike

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

All postcodes in Heckmondwike

WF157JZ

Union Road

WF157PW

Balmfield Crescent

WF160BU

Fisher Way

WF160DS

The Crofts

WF169AP

Scott Avenue

WF169BB

Leeds Old Road

WF169HA

West View

WF169HR

Milton Street

WF169HU

Eldon Street

WF169LG

Briar Court

WF157DH

Dymond Grove

WF157BG

Milton Close

WF157ED

Cornmill Lane

WF157PQ

Lodge Lane

WF160BQ

Princes Street

WF160JE

Oldfield Lane

WF160JQ

Oldfield Lane

WF160PN

Mount Villas

WF169FA

Moorfield Avenue

WF169PE

Lee Side Road

WF178FL

Healey Gardens

WF157DB

Liversedge Hall Lane

WF157QJ

Headlands Close

WF160BS

Badgers Walk

WF160JH

Old Station Court

WF160PT

Lowcliff Walk

WF169BE

White Lee Road

WF169DZ

Cemetery Road

WF169EG

Cemetery Road

WF169NY

Dale Lane

WF157BH

Milton Road

WF157HZ

Smith Street

WF157JB

James Street

WF160BW

Churchill Grove

WF160LQ

Church Street

WF160LX

Brooke Street

WF160NG

Sheila Terrace

WF169HS

Fountain Street

WF169HY

Grosvenor Terrace

WF169LA

Crowther Road

WF169PF

Mount Avenue

WF169PH

Crabtree Avenue

WF169QS

Cemetery Road

WF178FQ

Sunny Court

WF157PL

Huddersfield Road

WF160AD

High Street

WF160BB

Grove Road

WF134PP

Bower Lane

WF157AT

Lodge Lane

WF157AX

Milton Drive

WF160HF

Queen Street

WF160NE

Mallard Close

WF169ED

Cemetery Road

WF169PA

Dale Lane

WF169RJ

Stonedene Court

WF156BA

John William Street

WF157AE

Norristhorpe Lane

WF157BJ

Milton Road

WF157DR

Hall Close

WF157HQ

Warren Close

WF157JX

Parker Street

WF160LU

Walkley Lane

WF169AJ

Royd Avenue

WF169FE

Green Avenue

WF169PG

Richmond Road

WF157AP

Grove Street

WF160EJ

Barracks Street

WF160HE

Westgate

WF160JG

Market Place

WF160ND

Railway Street

WF160PF

Keats Drive

WF169DU

Fieldhead Way

WF157DQ

Hindley Road

WF160EE

Stanningley Grove

WF160LS

Thomas Street

WF169EJ

Longfield Road

WF157AZ

Norristhorpe Lane

WF157EL

Willow Walk

WF160DF

Lascelles Road

WF169RE

Fairmoor Way

WF157AG

Pitt Street

WF169JZ

Clarkson Avenue

WF169LT

Jeremy Lane

WF179AQ

Leeds Old Road

WF157DF

Huddersfield Road

WF157FH

Huddersfield Road

WF160AT

Church Lane

WF160DJ

Lobley Street

WF160EU

Market Street

WF160JU

Market Street

WF160JY

Market Street

WF160LG

Brooke Street

WF169NW

Hollinbank Lane

WF169PL

Lincoln Avenue

WF178FF

White Lee Croft

WF157AU

Forge Lane

WF157FB

Wormald Street

WF169EH

Cemetery Road

WF178AT

Traith Court

WF156BJ

Bank Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.