Postcode WF16 9BE 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 Birstall area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birstall is £43,727 per year. The median sale price in Heckmondwike is £184,975 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £153,500 and £229,500. The nearest station is Batley, about 2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Asquith Fields Play Area.
Birstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,575 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Birstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birstall is £43,727 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from WF16 9BE.
Birstall near WF16 9BE 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 190 recent sales, the median property price is £184,975 (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 | 41 | £267,000 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £185,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 63 | £158,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 5 | £52,500 | £88 |
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 | £260,000 | £62,500 | £192,000 | £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 | £234 | £183 |
| 2026 | £274 | £86 | £229 | £211 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF16 9BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 243, White Lee Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BE | Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 233, Leeds Old Road, Batley, WF17 9AQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £97,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 201, White Lee Road, Batley, WF17 9AG | Terraced | Freehold | £125,690 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 1, Back Carlinghow Lane, Batley, WF17 9AL | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 157, Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB | Detached | Freehold | £193,000 |
In the WF16 9BE postcode area, located within Birstall, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Birstall Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Oct 2018. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Carlinghow Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2022. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF16 9BE
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Huddersfield Road, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9AY | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 851 Bradford Road, Birstall, Batley, WF17 8NN | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
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 9BE, 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 9BE records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, other theft and public order.
The median sale price around WF16 9BE in Heckmondwike is £184,975 (about £230 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WF16 9BE, including Co-op Academy Smithies Moor (Requires improvement), Birstall Primary Academy (Good) and Carlinghow Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WF16 9BE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,575 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 9BE is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Arshad (Independent).