Postcode WF16 0BU 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 high crime levels, with around 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Heckmondwike North is £32,400 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Scarr Park.
Heckmondwike North has a very 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 94.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF16 0BU.
Heckmondwike North near WF16 0BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £179,750 in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £645,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £92,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £187,500 |
| Terraced | 62 | £140,000 |
10 years price trend in Heckmondwike
In the WF16 0BU postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ruby | Staincliffe Road, Kirklees, WF13 4RA | |
| 0.4 mi | Adams Convenience Store | Kirklees, WF13 4QG |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bailey's sandwich bar | High Street, Kirklees, WF16 0DL | |
| 0.3 mi | Common Road Fisheries | Bunkers Lane, Kirklees, WF17 7QN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.