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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 111 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
111
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

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

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 198 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
Detached41£284,500
Flats10£81,500
Semi-Detached85£190,000
Terraced62£138,250

10 years median price trend in Heckmondwike

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

All postcodes in Heckmondwike

WF169QF

Dale Lane

WF169RA

Fairmoor Way

WF169RU

Commercial Street

WF178AQ

Delmont Close

WF178FP

Sunny View

WF179AJ

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd

WF134PW

Bower Lane

WF157PP

Huddersfield Road

WF160BA

Powell Street

WF160BT

Lund Drive

WF160HR

Royle Fold

WF169AA

Alma Lane

WF169AL

Hadfield Road

WF169DQ

Leeds Road

WF169EA

Bath Road

WF169JP

Briar Court

WF169LN

King Street

WF169PY

Redfearn Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.