Postcode WF16 9BE 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 Birstall area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 172.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birstall is £36,200 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 2.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Asquith Fields Play Area.
Birstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Birstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 172.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Birstall is £36,200 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.
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £179,500 in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £308,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £140,000 |
10 years price trend in Heckmondwike
In the WF16 9BE postcode area, located within Birstall, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.