Postcode WF16 9DB is located in a major urban area, within the Liversedge and Gomersal area of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge is £41,256 per year. The median sale price in Liversedge and Gomersal is £220,000 (around £246 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,250 and £328,750. The nearest station is Batley, about 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,748 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge is £41,256 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from WF16 9DB.
Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge near WF16 9DB 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Liversedge and Gomersal area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £430,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £211,000 | £242 |
| Terraced | 64 | £166,500 | £223 |
| Flats | 11 | £130,000 | £225 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £85,000 | £136,000 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £250,000 | £111,000 | £144,000 | £118,000 |
| 2018 | £272,000 | £77,250 | £152,500 | £120,750 |
| 2019 | £282,500 | £95,000 | £142,000 | £123,750 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £106,000 | £143,000 | £123,750 |
| 2021 | £310,000 | £120,000 | £172,500 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £340,000 | £120,000 | £181,500 | £145,000 |
| 2023 | £282,500 | £132,500 | £188,245 | £148,500 |
| 2024 | £377,250 | £119,000 | £200,000 | £170,000 |
| 2025 | £380,000 | £122,500 | £213,500 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £387,500 | £207,500 | £221,500 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £199 | £140 | £157 | £150 |
| 2017 | £194 | £156 | £164 | £142 |
| 2018 | £206 | £119 | £170 | £154 |
| 2019 | £212 | £148 | £157 | £159 |
| 2020 | £216 | £153 | £174 | £169 |
| 2021 | £242 | £204 | £189 | £178 |
| 2022 | £261 | £173 | £214 | £196 |
| 2023 | £259 | £206 | £226 | £190 |
| 2024 | £275 | £186 | £235 | £226 |
| 2025 | £292 | £187 | £228 | £212 |
| 2026 | £285 | £270 | £241 | £220 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF16 9DB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2025 | 191, Leeds Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 191, Leeds Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 4, Field Close, Heckmondwike, WF16 9AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £237,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 13, Alma Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 9AB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 29, Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £181,000 |
In the WF16 9DB postcode area, located within Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge, there are 8 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2022. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF16 9DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF16 9DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Jane Holt
Liversedge and Gomersal - Elected 2 May 2024
Kim Leadbeater
Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF16 9DB records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around WF16 9DB in Liversedge and Gomersal is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 206 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WF16 9DB, including Co-op Academy Smithies Moor (Requires improvement), Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy (Good) and Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WF16 9DB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,748 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 9DB is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline Jane Holt (Conservative and Unionist Party).