Area360 logo

Postcode insights

WF16 9JU

Chapel Lane

Heckmondwike

Interactive map showing WF16 9JU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WF16 9JU

Overview

Postcode WF16 9JU 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Heckmondwike North is £40,889 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Asquith Fields Play Area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Heckmondwike North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Heckmondwike North has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% 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 per household in Heckmondwike North is £40,889 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF16 9JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Heckmondwike North near WF16 9JU 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF16 9JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAsquith Fields Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Asquith Fields Play Area

Area Profile

Population
477
Population density
9,445.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.13(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.56(-60%)
Other theft
3.89(-42%)
Other crime
3.34(-1%)
Vehicle crime
3.34(-40%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
273
57.23%
British
136
28.51%
Other White
20
4.19%
Other Asian
14
2.94%
Other
9
1.89%
Total population: 477

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
120
33.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
72
20.28%
Level 3 (A level)
55
15.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
14.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 355

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
37.25%
Owns outright
46
30.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
23.53%
Other social rented
6
3.92%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.27%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Heckmondwike

Based on 191 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)

Price distribution by property type for Heckmondwike in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heckmondwike over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£297,000
Flats8£81,500
Semi-Detached82£190,000
Terraced62£142,250

10 year median price trend in Heckmondwike

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF16 9JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHeckmondwike Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBrian Jackson CollegeOther independent school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryHeckmondwike Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF16 9JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF16 9JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miLidl1 Northgate, Heckmondwike, WF16 9RLWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).

Band A£1,548
Band B£1,806
Band C£2,064
Band D£2,322
Band E£2,838
Band F£3,354
Band G£3,870
Band H£4,644

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionYorkshire and The HumberUKE
DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencySpen ValleyE14001506
WardHeckmondwikeE05001403
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heckmondwike NorthE02002281
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 011EE01011165
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Nearby Postcodes

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.