Postcode WF16 0AL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Heckmondwike North is £32,400 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Heckmondwike Green.
Heckmondwike North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Heckmondwike North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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 of residents in Heckmondwike North is £32,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from WF16 0AL.
Heckmondwike North near WF16 0AL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heckmondwike Green | Small | Walking directions to Heckmondwike Green |
Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £284,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £81,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £138,250 |
10 year median price trend in Heckmondwike
In the WF16 0AL postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF16 0AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 1 Northgate, Heckmondwike, WF16 9RL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 17 Union Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.