Postcode WF15 7HS 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 Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 178.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge is £41,256 per year. The nearest station is Mirfield, about 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Millbridge Park.
Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,541 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 178.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge is £41,256 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from WF15 7HS.
Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge near WF15 7HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mirfield located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Millbridge Park | Small | Walking directions to Millbridge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Algernon Firth Park | Small | Walking directions to Algernon Firth Park |
| 0.5 mi | Heckmondwike Green | Small | Walking directions to Heckmondwike Green |
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £266,000 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £185,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 60 | £155,250 | £202 |
| Flats | 4 | £49,500 | £86 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF15 7HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 11, Birchwood Court, Liversedge, WF15 7HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £202,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 35, Union Road, Liversedge, WF15 7HU | Terraced | Freehold | £131,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 25, James Street, Liversedge, WF15 7JB | Terraced | Freehold | £93,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 37, Headlands Close, Liversedge, WF15 7QJ | Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 3, Union Road, Liversedge, WF15 7HW | Terraced | Freehold | £153,000 |
In the WF15 7HS postcode area, located within Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF15 7HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Booze News & Lotto | George Street, Kirklees, WF15 6JU | Walking directions to Booze News & Lotto |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Bradford Road, Kirklees, WF15 6JE | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Forge Sotres Off Licence General Store | Forge Lane, Kirklees, WF15 7AY | Walking directions to Forge Sotres Off Licence General Store |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | 17 Union Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Lucas's Store | Cross Street, Kirklees, WF15 7AA | Walking directions to Lucas's Store |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF15 7HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Arshad
Heckmondwike - Elected 2 May 2024
Kim Leadbeater
Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF15 7HS records about 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WF15 7HS in Heckmondwike is £181,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WF15 7HS, including Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy (Good), Spen Valley High School (Good) and Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WF15 7HS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,541 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Spen Valley covering WF15 7HS is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Arshad (Independent).