Postcode WF16 9RP 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 163.1 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 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Heckmondwike Green.
Heckmondwike North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Heckmondwike North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from WF16 9RP.
Heckmondwike North near WF16 9RP 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 | Heckmondwike Green | Small | Walking directions to Heckmondwike Green |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £297,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £81,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £142,250 |
10 year median price trend in Heckmondwike
In the WF16 9RP postcode area, located within Heckmondwike North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF16 9RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 1 Northgate, Heckmondwike, WF16 9RL | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.