Postcode WF16 9HE 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 132.9 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 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Heckmondwike North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Heckmondwike North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.4% 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 of residents in Heckmondwike North is £32,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from WF16 9HE.
Heckmondwike North near WF16 9HE 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £645,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £284,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £81,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £138,250 |
10 year median price trend in Heckmondwike
In the WF16 9HE postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.