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WF15 7DA

Huddersfield Road

Heckmondwike

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Detailed insights for WF15 7DA

Overview

Postcode WF15 7DA 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown is £48,674 per year. The nearest station is Mirfield, about 2.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Millbridge Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown has an average crime rate, with approximately 53 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.7%

Approximately 11.7% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown is £48,674 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from WF15 7DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown near WF15 7DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mirfield located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF15 7DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMillbridge ParkSmallWalking directions to Millbridge Park

Area Profile

Population
526
Population density
4,201.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.83(-37%)
Public order
7.29(-17%)
Other crime
5.3(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.98(-54%)
Other theft
3.98(-40%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
458
87.24%
Pakistani
28
5.33%
Other Asian
9
1.71%
Indian
7
1.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.33%
Total population: 525

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
32.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
76
16.7%
No qualifications
72
15.82%
Level 3 (A level)
70
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 455

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
99
42.86%
Owns with a mortgage
74
32.03%
Other social rented
25
10.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
9.96%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.46%
Total households: 231

Property prices in Heckmondwike

Median price£182,000
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)185
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £230K

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heckmondwike over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£265,000£271
Semi-Detached74£185,000£235
Terraced62£157,750£205
Flats6£51,250£100

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heckmondwike

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£65,800£130,000£99,000
2017£216,250£62,000£128,500£100,000
2018£204,250£76,750£127,750£104,000
2019£190,000£78,000£138,000£108,000
2020£227,475£121,000£141,000£122,000
2021£249,995£83,000£150,000£115,000
2022£256,000£92,475£171,000£139,950
2023£282,500£72,500£176,500£141,000
2024£279,500£75,000£180,000£142,500
2025£297,000£73,750£185,000£146,000
2026£250,000£40,750£200,000£158,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£108£159£148
2017£196£101£156£136
2018£197£112£155£134
2019£193£96£158£134
2020£205£192£164£156
2021£227£109£187£151
2022£234£135£208£167
2023£261£166£224£180
2024£254£151£220£171
2025£246£119£233£183
2026£274£86£226£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF15 7DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF15 7DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20269, Liversedge Hall Lane, Liversedge, WF15 7DDTerracedFreehold£175,000
22 Dec 2025The Mullions, 1A, Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, WF15 7NRDetachedFreehold£510,000
12 Sept 202518, Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, WF15 7LXDetachedFreehold£545,000
08 Jun 202614, Headlands Street, Liversedge, WF15 7DETerracedFreehold£110,000
31 Mar 20263, Headlands Street, Liversedge, WF15 7DEDetachedFreehold£428,500

Schools

In the WF15 7DA postcode area, located within Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF15 7DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySpen Valley High SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHeadlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryNorristhorpe Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF15 7DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF15 7DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLucas's StoreCross Street, Kirklees, WF15 7AAWalking directions to Lucas's Store
0.4 miBooze News & LottoGeorge Street, Kirklees, WF15 6JUWalking directions to Booze News & Lotto

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF15 7DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ali Arshad

Heckmondwike - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Kim Leadbeater

Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencySpen ValleyE14001506
WardHeckmondwikeE05001403
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & RoberttownE02002285
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 015AE01011156
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF15 7DA

Is WF15 7DA (Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown) safe?

The area around WF15 7DA records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WF15 7DA?

The median sale price around WF15 7DA in Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown is £182,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF15 7DA?

There are 7 schools close to WF15 7DA, including Spen Valley High School (Good), Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF15 7DA?

WF15 7DA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,918 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF15 7DA (Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Spen Valley covering WF15 7DA is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Arshad (Independent).