Postcode WF16 9JD is located in a major urban area, within the Heckmondwike area 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 median sale price in Heckmondwike is £184,975 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £153,500 and £229,500. The nearest station is Dewsbury, about 2.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Algernon Firth Park.
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 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF16 9JD.
Heckmondwike North near WF16 9JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Algernon Firth Park | Small | Walking directions to Algernon Firth Park |
| 0.2 mi | Heckmondwike Green | Small | Walking directions to Heckmondwike Green |
| 0.3 mi | Demolished URC Chapelyard | Small | Walking directions to Demolished URC Chapelyard |
Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £184,975 (about £230 per square foot) in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £267,000 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £185,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 63 | £158,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 5 | £52,500 | £88 |
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 | £260,000 | £62,500 | £192,000 | £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 | £234 | £183 |
| 2026 | £274 | £86 | £229 | £211 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF16 9JD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2025 | 21, Centre Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 9JD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 8, Peel Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 9JE | Terraced | Freehold | £89,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 15, Ings Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9HZ | Other | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 13, Ings Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9HZ | Other | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 29, King Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 9LN | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 |
In the WF16 9JD postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 9 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Brian Jackson College | Other independent school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF16 9JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 1 Northgate, Heckmondwike, WF16 9RL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | Albion Street, Kirklees, WF16 9RL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | 17 Union Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HL | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 9JD, 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 9JD 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WF16 9JD in Heckmondwike is £184,975 (about £230 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WF16 9JD, including Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy (Good), Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy (Good) and Brian Jackson College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WF16 9JD 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 9JD is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Arshad (Independent).