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WF16 9PE

Lee Side Road

Heckmondwike

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Detailed insights for WF16 9PE

Overview

Postcode WF16 9PE 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 high crime levels, with around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below 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 nearest station is Batley, about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Asquith Fields Play Area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Heckmondwike North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,092 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Heckmondwike North has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.3%

Approximately 16.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from WF16 9PE.

Flood risk

No risk

Heckmondwike North near WF16 9PE 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 9PE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAsquith Fields Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Asquith Fields Play Area

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
5,474.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.57(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.16(+111%)
Public order
10.89(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.44(-34%)
Other theft
7.26(+9%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
80.92%
Pakistani
22
7.24%
Other
10
3.29%
Other White
6
1.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.64%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
25.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
18.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
16.88%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
37.4%
Owns with a mortgage
45
36.59%
Social rents from council
20
16.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.88%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.88%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Heckmondwike

Median price£181,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)179
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £230K

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heckmondwike over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£266,000£272
Semi-Detached73£185,000£236
Terraced60£155,250£202
Flats4£49,500£86

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heckmondwike

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£250,000£40,750£200,000£158,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£233£183
2026£274£86£226£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heckmondwike.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF16 9PE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF16 9PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20255, Leefield Road, Batley, WF17 8AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
28 Nov 20258, Priestley Avenue, Heckmondwike, WF16 9AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
23 Feb 2026121, White Lee Road, Batley, WF17 8AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
03 Apr 20255, Leyburn Avenue, Heckmondwike, WF16 9PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£164,000
19 Feb 202637, Lawrence Crescent, Heckmondwike, WF16 9AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the WF16 9PE postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF16 9PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableFairfield SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCo-op Academy Smithies MoorAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryHealey Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF16 9PE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF16 9PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWhite Lee Off Licence & GroceriesLeeds Old Road, Kirklees, WF17 9AQWalking directions to White Lee Off Licence & Groceries

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF16 9PE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ali Arshad

Heckmondwike - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Kim Leadbeater

Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencySpen ValleyE14001506
WardHeckmondwikeE05001403
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heckmondwike NorthE02002281
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 011CE01011163
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF16 9PE

Is WF16 9PE (Heckmondwike North) safe?

The area around WF16 9PE records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WF16 9PE?

The median sale price around WF16 9PE in Heckmondwike is £181,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF16 9PE?

There are 14 schools close to WF16 9PE, including Fairfield School (Good), Co-op Academy Smithies Moor and Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF16 9PE?

WF16 9PE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,092 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF16 9PE (Heckmondwike North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Spen Valley covering WF16 9PE is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Arshad (Independent).

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