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WF16 9DQ

Heckmondwike

Kirklees

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Kirklees / Heckmondwike North / Heckmondwike / WF16 9DQ

Overview

Postcode WF16 9DQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Heckmondwike North is £32,400 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 2.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Heckmondwike North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,309 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Heckmondwike North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Heckmondwike North is £32,400 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from WF16 9DQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Heckmondwike North near WF16 9DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Batley located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Heckmondwike

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.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£308,000
Flats8£95,000
Semi-Detached74£190,000
Terraced62£140,000

10 years price trend in Heckmondwike

Schools

In the WF16 9DQ postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryCo-op Academy Smithies MoorAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryMillbridge, A Share Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableFairfield SchoolFoundation special school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.