Postcode WF16 0BB is located in a major urban area, within the Heckmondwike area of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Heckmondwike North area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heckmondwike North is £40,889 per year. The median sale price in Heckmondwike is £184,975 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £153,500 and £229,500. The nearest station is Dewsbury, about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Staincliffe Park.
Heckmondwike North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,546 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Heckmondwike North has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Heckmondwike North is £40,889 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from WF16 0BB.
Heckmondwike North near WF16 0BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 1.7 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 190 recent sales, the median property price is £184,975 (about £230 per square foot) in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £267,000 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £185,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 63 | £158,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 5 | £52,500 | £88 |
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 | £260,000 | £62,500 | £192,000 | £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 | £234 | £183 |
| 2026 | £274 | £86 | £229 | £211 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF16 0BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 8, Grove Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BB | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 14, Powell Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BA | Terraced | Freehold | £157,500 | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 10, Badgers Walk, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BS | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 18, Badgers Walk, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 18, North Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AY | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the WF16 0BB postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 9 primary and 1 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Heckmondwike Grammar School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Heckmondwike Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Brian Jackson College | Other independent school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF16 0BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 17 Union Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 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 |
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 WF16 0BB, 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 WF16 0BB records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, other theft and other crime.
The median sale price around WF16 0BB in Heckmondwike is £184,975 (about £230 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WF16 0BB, including Heckmondwike Grammar School (Outstanding), Heckmondwike Primary Academy (Inadequate) and Brian Jackson College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WF16 0BB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,546 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 WF16 0BB is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Arshad (Independent).