Postcode WF16 9BD 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heckmondwike North is £40,889 per year. The nearest station is Batley, about 2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Asquith Fields Play Area.
Heckmondwike North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Heckmondwike North has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.4 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from WF16 9BD.
Heckmondwike North near WF16 9BD 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asquith Fields Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Asquith Fields Play Area |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £265,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £185,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 62 | £157,750 | £205 |
| Flats | 6 | £51,250 | £100 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF16 9BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 233, Leeds Old Road, Batley, WF17 9AQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £97,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 243, White Lee Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BE | Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 162, Leeds Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 157, Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB | Detached | Freehold | £193,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 149, Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the WF16 9BD postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF16 9BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | White Lee Off Licence & Groceries | Leeds Old Road, Kirklees, WF17 9AQ | Walking directions to White Lee Off Licence & Groceries |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Huddersfield Road, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9AY | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF16 9BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Arshad
Heckmondwike - Elected 2 May 2024
Kim Leadbeater
Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF16 9BD records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WF16 9BD in Heckmondwike North is £182,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WF16 9BD, including Co-op Academy Smithies Moor, Fairfield School (Good) and Birstall Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WF16 9BD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,489 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Spen Valley covering WF16 9BD is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Arshad (Independent).