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WF15 8AW

School Lane

Liversedge and Gomersal

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Detailed insights for WF15 8AW

Overview

Postcode WF15 8AW is located in an urban city, within the Liversedge and Gomersal area 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 39.6 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 median sale price in Liversedge and Gomersal is £220,000 (around £246 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,250 and £328,750. The nearest station is Mirfield, about 2.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no 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
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,794 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF15 8AW.

Flood risk

No risk

Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown near WF15 8AW 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 8AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRoberttown Community OrchardSmallWalking directions to Roberttown Community Orchard

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
117.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.29(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.31(-35%)
Vehicle crime
6.98(+24%)
Other theft
4.65(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.91(-66%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
99.19%
Chinese
1
0.4%
Arab
1
0.4%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
41.94%
Level 3 (A level)
44
20.28%
No qualifications
27
12.44%
Apprenticeship
22
10.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
48.21%
Owns with a mortgage
39
34.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.93%
Other forms of private rent
9
8.04%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Liversedge and Gomersal

Median price: £220,000
Price per sq ft: £246
Sales (last 12 months): 206
Typical range (middle 50%): £168K – £329K

Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £246 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
Detached57£430,000£281
Semi-Detached74£211,000£242
Terraced64£166,500£223
Flats11£130,000£225

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£165,000
2026£387,500£207,500£221,500£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£292£187£228£212
2026£285£270£241£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 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF15 8AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF15 8AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Nov 202580, Peep Green Road, Liversedge, WF15 8AHDetachedFreehold£890,000
30 Sept 202593, Peep Green Road, Liversedge, WF15 8AHTerracedFreehold£355,000
14 Nov 202550, Fall Lane, Liversedge, WF15 8ARDetachedFreehold£531,000
12 Sept 202544, Fall Lane, Liversedge, WF15 8ARDetachedFreehold£455,000
23 Jun 2026116, Hartshead Lane, Liversedge, WF15 8AJOtherFreehold£800,000

Schools

In the WF15 8AW postcode area, located within Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for WF15 8AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryHartshead Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryRoberttown CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryHightown Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 8AW, 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 015CE01011159
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF15 8AW

Is WF15 8AW (Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown) safe?

The area around WF15 8AW records about 40 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WF15 8AW?

The median sale price around WF15 8AW in Liversedge and Gomersal is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF15 8AW?

There are 3 schools close to WF15 8AW, including Hartshead Junior and Infant School (Good), Roberttown CofE Primary School (Good) and Hightown Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WF15 8AW?

WF15 8AW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,794 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF15 8AW (Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Spen Valley covering WF15 8AW 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).