WF16 is a postcode district in Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 361 active and 94 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WF16 (24%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (17%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WF16 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WF16 are around £192k, up 12.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WF16 at 427 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WF16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WF16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF16 postcode area.
13,037
39
£ 36,025 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WF16 is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £192k. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Heckmondwike Primary School
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Greggs
- Bargain World, Bargains & Gifts Ltd
- Card Factory
- Dial A Shake
- Go Local Extra
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Brighton Street Working Mens Club
- Comrades Club
- Heckmondwike Bowling Club
- Heckmondwike Masonic Hall
- Heckmondwike Sports Club
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Anzis Treats N Eats
- Top Boy Sandwich Bar
- Butt Karahi
- Cafe 54
- Cafe Han
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl
- Wm Morrison Supermarket
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Sweet Spot Desserts (Yorks) Ltd
- Ace Burgers and Desserts
- B.E.ST Sandwich Shop
- Bambinos Pizzeria
- Caputo's Pizzeria
- + 24 more
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