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WF16 0DR

Halifax Road

Heckmondwike

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Overview

Postcode WF16 0DR 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 Staincliffe & Healey area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Staincliffe & Healey is £45,178 per year. The nearest station is Batley, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Staincliffe Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Staincliffe & Healey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,814 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Staincliffe & Healey has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Staincliffe & Healey is £45,178 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from WF16 0DR.

Flood risk

No risk

Staincliffe & Healey near WF16 0DR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Batley located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF16 0DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStaincliffe ParkSmallWalking directions to Staincliffe Park

Area Profile

Population
583
Population density
7,620.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.15(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.18(-5%)
Burglary
7.32(+44%)
Public order
6.46(-27%)
Drugs
6.03(+68%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
45.78%
Pakistani
183
31.5%
Indian
72
12.39%
African
14
2.41%
Other
12
2.07%
Total population: 581

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
30.57%
No qualifications
93
20.31%
Level 3 (A level)
85
18.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
12.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 458

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
33.18%
Owns outright
63
28.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
60
26.91%
Other social rented
11
4.93%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.48%
Total households: 223

Property prices in Heckmondwike

Median price£181,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)179
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £230K

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heckmondwike over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£266,000£272
Semi-Detached73£185,000£236
Terraced60£155,250£202
Flats4£49,500£86

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heckmondwike

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£250,000£40,750£200,000£158,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£233£183
2026£274£86£226£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heckmondwike in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF16 0DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF16 0DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2025131, Halifax Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 0DRDetachedFreehold£300,000
25 Oct 2025208, Halifax Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 0DUTerracedFreehold£187,000
03 Jun 2025206, Halifax Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 0DUTerracedFreehold£193,000
28 Mar 20254, Halifax Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 0DPTerracedFreehold£160,000
01 May 202624, Kilpin Hill Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 4BGTerracedFreehold£177,500

Schools

In the WF16 0DR postcode area, located within Staincliffe & Healey, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF16 0DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHeckmondwike Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryStaincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHealey Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF16 0DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF16 0DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miRubyStaincliffe Road, Kirklees, WF13 4RAWalking directions to Ruby
0.4 miSparHalifax Road, Kirklees, WF13 4AWWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miBudgensHalifax Road, Staincliffe, Batley, WF13 4AFWalking directions to Budgens

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 WF16 0DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ali Arshad

Heckmondwike - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Kim Leadbeater

Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencySpen ValleyE14001506
WardHeckmondwikeE05001403
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Staincliffe & HealeyE02002282
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 012DE01011037
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF16 0DR

Is WF16 0DR (Staincliffe & Healey) safe?

The area around WF16 0DR records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near WF16 0DR?

The median sale price around WF16 0DR in Heckmondwike is £181,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF16 0DR?

There are 14 schools close to WF16 0DR, including Heckmondwike Primary Academy, Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (Good) and Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF16 0DR?

WF16 0DR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,814 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF16 0DR (Staincliffe & Healey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Spen Valley covering WF16 0DR is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Arshad (Independent).