Postcode WF16 9BS 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 2.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Demolished URC Chapelyard.
Heckmondwike North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,727 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Heckmondwike North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from WF16 9BS.
Heckmondwike North near WF16 9BS 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Demolished URC Chapelyard | Small | Walking directions to Demolished URC Chapelyard |
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £266,000 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £185,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 60 | £155,250 | £202 |
| Flats | 4 | £49,500 | £86 |
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF16 9BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | 136, Leeds Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 7, New North Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 3, Almondroyd, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BP | Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 105, Firthcliffe Parade, Liversedge, WF15 6AE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 96, Greenfields, Heckmondwike, WF16 9HD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £172,500 |
In the WF16 9BS postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF16 9BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Bradford Road, Kirklees, WF15 6JE | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 1 Northgate, Heckmondwike, WF16 9RL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | Albion Street, Kirklees, WF16 9RL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 9BS, 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 9BS records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9BS in Heckmondwike is £181,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WF16 9BS, including Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy (Good), Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy (Good) and Co-op Academy Smithies Moor. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WF16 9BS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,727 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 9BS is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Arshad (Independent).