Postcode WF16 0AJ 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 North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Heckmondwike North is £40,889 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 1.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Staincliffe Park.
Heckmondwike North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,516 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Heckmondwike North has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Heckmondwike North is £40,889 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from WF16 0AJ.
Heckmondwike North near WF16 0AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Batley located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Staincliffe Park | Small | Walking directions to Staincliffe Park |
| 0.4 mi | Heckmondwike Green | Small | Walking directions to Heckmondwike Green |
| 0.4 mi | New Park | Small | Walking directions to New Park |
Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 65 | £153,000 |
| Detached | 44 | £298,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 84 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Heckmondwike
In the WF16 0AJ postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF16 0AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 1 Northgate, Heckmondwike, WF16 9RL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Albion Street, Kirklees, WF16 9RL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 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.
Elected local representatives for WF16 0AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Arshad
Heckmondwike - Elected 2 May 2024
Kim Leadbeater
Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.