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WF16 0PN

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Heckmondwike

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Detailed insights for WF16 0PN

Overview

Postcode WF16 0PN 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 Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown is £48,674 per year. The median sale price in Heckmondwike is £183,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £230,000. The nearest station is Dewsbury, about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,358 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown is £48,674 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF16 0PN.

Flood risk

High

Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown near WF16 0PN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
287.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.39(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.79(-73%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.03(-65%)
Other theft
3.03(-54%)
Vehicle crime
3.03(-46%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
94.08%
Pakistani
4
1.18%
Indian
3
0.89%
African
3
0.89%
Other Black
3
0.89%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
28.47%
Level 3 (A level)
59
21.53%
No qualifications
47
17.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.03%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
42.57%
Owns outright
56
37.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
18.24%
Other social rented
1
0.68%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.68%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Heckmondwike

Median price: £183,000
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 172
Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £230K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 (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
Detached39£267,000£273
Semi-Detached72£185,000£237
Terraced58£152,500£205
Flats3£49,000£88

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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF16 0PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF16 0PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202643, Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£50,000
08 Jul 20257, Walkley Avenue, Heckmondwike, WF16 0NYTerracedFreehold£126,000
20 Feb 202685, Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PDDetachedFreehold£318,000
25 Jul 2025147, Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PDSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
01 Dec 20252, Walkley Grove, Heckmondwike, WF16 0NXTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the WF16 0PN postcode area, located within Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF16 0PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableEthos CollegeAcademy alternative provision converter

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryHeckmondwike Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryNorristhorpe Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF16 0PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF16 0PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAdams Convenience StoreKirklees, WF13 4QGWalking directions to Adams Convenience Store

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 0PN, 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)Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & RoberttownE02002285
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 015DE01011160
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF16 0PN

Is WF16 0PN (Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown) safe?

The area around WF16 0PN records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WF16 0PN?

The median sale price around WF16 0PN in Heckmondwike is £183,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF16 0PN?

There are 13 schools close to WF16 0PN, including Ethos College (Outstanding), Heckmondwike Grammar School (Good) and Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF16 0PN?

WF16 0PN scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,358 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF16 0PN (Heckmondwike Town, Norristhorpe & Roberttown) in Parliament and on the local council?

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