Postcode WF16 9RA 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. 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 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Asquith Fields Play 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 high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 78.1% 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.
The average income per household in Heckmondwike North is £40,889 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF16 9RA.
Heckmondwike North near WF16 9RA 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Asquith Fields Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Asquith Fields Play Area |
| 0.5 mi | Heckmondwike Green | Small | Walking directions to Heckmondwike Green |
Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 65 | £153,000 |
| Detached | 44 | £298,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 84 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Heckmondwike
In the WF16 9RA postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF16 9RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 1 Northgate, Heckmondwike, WF16 9RL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | Albion Street, Kirklees, WF16 9RL | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF16 9RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Arshad
Heckmondwike - Elected 2 May 2024
Kim Leadbeater
Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.