Area Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF16 postcode area.

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Population

13,037

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,025 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
workEmployment
2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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8/10
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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.

home £192,833 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.3%
Asian / British Asian37.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2261
Public order616
Anti-social behaviour583
Criminal damage and arson410
Other theft399

school Local Schools

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Heckmondwike Primary School

Good467 pupils
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Heckmondwike Grammar School

Good1553 pupils
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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor

Inadequate271 pupils
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Good209 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Greggs
  • Bargain World, Bargains & Gifts Ltd
  • Card Factory
  • Dial A Shake
  • Go Local Extra
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Brighton Street Working Mens Club
  • Comrades Club
  • Heckmondwike Bowling Club
  • Heckmondwike Masonic Hall
  • Heckmondwike Sports Club
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Anzis Treats N Eats
  • Top Boy Sandwich Bar
  • Butt Karahi
  • Cafe 54
  • Cafe Han
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Wm Morrison Supermarket
fastfood

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