Postcode WF15 7AY is located in a major urban area, within the Heckmondwike ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown is £48,674 per year. The nearest station is Ravensthorpe located about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Algernon Firth Park.
Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,533 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown is £48,674 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF15 7AY.
Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown near WF15 7AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ravensthorpe located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Algernon Firth Park | Small | Walking directions to Algernon Firth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Demolished URC Chapelyard | Small | Walking directions to Demolished URC Chapelyard |
Based on 191 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £297,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £81,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £142,250 |
10 year median price trend in Heckmondwike
In the WF15 7AY postcode area, located within Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF15 7AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Forge Sotres Off Licence General Store | Forge Lane, Kirklees, WF15 7AY | Walking directions to Forge Sotres Off Licence General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 17 Union Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.