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WF15 7PY

Fountain Drive

Liversedge and Gomersal

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Detailed insights for WF15 7PY

Overview

Postcode WF15 7PY is located in a major urban area, within the Liversedge and Gomersal ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Roberttown Community Orchard.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF15 7PY.

Flood risk

No risk

Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown near WF15 7PY 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF15 7PY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRoberttown Community OrchardSmallWalking directions to Roberttown Community Orchard

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
1,790.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.31(-54%)
Vehicle crime
4.06(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.39(-76%)
Other theft
3.39(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.71(-68%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
96.49%
Indian
3
1.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.7%
Irish
1
0.35%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
27.76%
No qualifications
52
21.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.33%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.29%
Apprenticeship
28
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
92
65.25%
Owns with a mortgage
29
20.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.06%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.42%
Social rents from council
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Liversedge and Gomersal

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)199
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £309K

Based on 199 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Liversedge and Gomersal area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Liversedge and Gomersal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£383,750£288
Semi-Detached72£216,500£249
Terraced66£174,000£221
Flats11£129,995£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Liversedge and Gomersal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Liversedge and Gomersal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£85,000£136,000£125,000
2017£250,000£111,000£144,000£118,000
2018£272,000£77,250£152,500£120,750
2019£282,500£95,000£142,000£123,750
2020£280,000£106,000£143,000£123,750
2021£310,000£120,000£172,500£140,000
2022£340,000£120,000£181,500£145,000
2023£282,500£132,500£188,245£148,500
2024£377,250£119,000£200,000£170,000
2025£380,000£122,500£213,500£169,000
2026£367,500£166,250£227,750£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Liversedge and Gomersal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Liversedge and Gomersal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£140£157£150
2017£194£156£164£142
2018£206£119£170£154
2019£212£148£157£159
2020£216£153£174£169
2021£242£204£189£178
2022£261£173£214£196
2023£259£206£226£190
2024£275£186£235£226
2025£290£187£230£212
2026£296£270£246£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Liversedge and Gomersal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Liversedge and Gomersal in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF15 7PY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF15 7PY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Nov 202549, Fountain Drive, Liversedge, WF15 7PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£249,950
06 Aug 202547, Fountain Drive, Liversedge, WF15 7PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
22 Apr 202615, Fountain Drive, Liversedge, WF15 7PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£193,500
27 Nov 202522, Fountain Drive, Liversedge, WF15 7PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
12 Nov 20257, Fountain Drive, Liversedge, WF15 7PXTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the WF15 7PY postcode area, located within Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF15 7PY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableHollybank SchoolNon-maintained special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryRoberttown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondarySpen Valley High SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF15 7PY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF15 7PY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBee Gee Late Shop166A Roberttown Lane, Roberttown, Liversedge, WF15 7LTWalking directions to Bee Gee Late Shop
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalHuddersfield Road, Roberttown, WF15 7QQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miLucas's StoreCross Street, Kirklees, WF15 7AAWalking directions to Lucas's Store

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 7PY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Jane Holt

Liversedge and Gomersal - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Kim Leadbeater

Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencySpen ValleyE14001506
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & RoberttownE02002285
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 015EE01011162
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF15 7PY

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

The area around WF15 7PY records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7PY?

The median sale price around WF15 7PY in Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown is £220,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 199 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF15 7PY?

There are 9 schools close to WF15 7PY, including Hollybank School (Outstanding), Roberttown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School (Outstanding) and Spen Valley High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF15 7PY?

WF15 7PY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,785 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Spen Valley covering WF15 7PY is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline Jane Holt (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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