Postcode WF16 9AY 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 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Heckmondwike North is £40,889 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 1.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Asquith Fields Play Area.
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.
Heckmondwike North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% 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.
The average income per household in Heckmondwike North is £40,889 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from WF16 9AY.
Heckmondwike North near WF16 9AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Batley located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asquith Fields Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Asquith Fields Play Area |
Based on 189 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £297,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £79,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £142,250 |
10 year median price trend in Heckmondwike
In the WF16 9AY postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF16 9AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | White Lee Off Licence & Groceries | Leeds Old Road, Kirklees, WF17 9AQ | Walking directions to White Lee Off Licence & Groceries |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.