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WF16 9AD

Heckmondwike

Kirklees

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Detailed insights for WF16 9AD

Overview

Postcode WF16 9AD 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.5 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 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Heckmondwike North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,309 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Heckmondwike North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Heckmondwike North is £32,400 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from WF16 9AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Heckmondwike North near WF16 9AD 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
5,800.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
82.25%
Pakistani
39
10.99%
Indian
10
2.82%
Other White
7
1.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.56%
Total population: 355

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
51.03%
Owns outright
42
28.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
14.48%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.45%
Social rents from council
3
2.07%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Heckmondwike

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)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heckmondwike over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£284,500
Flats10£81,500
Semi-Detached85£190,000
Terraced62£138,250

10 year median price trend in Heckmondwike

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.

Schools

In the WF16 9AD postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF16 9AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCo-op Academy Smithies MoorAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableFairfield SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryMillbridge, A Share Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF16 9AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF16 9AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miWhite Lee Off Licence & GroceriesLeeds Old Road, Kirklees, WF17 9AQWalking directions to White Lee Off Licence & Groceries

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.