Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

FIRTHCLIFFE PARADE, WF15 6AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRTHCLIFFE PARADE, WF15 6AJ.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF15 6AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, WF15 6AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF15 6AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Firthcliffe Parade, 0.3km from Lower Popeley in Liversedge. Administratively it sits within Liversedge and Gomersal ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF15 6AJ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF15 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00056686 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF15 6AJ. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.9%
Asian / British Asian24.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 112,500

10 sales · Mean £ 117,650

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WF15 6AJ has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences75
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft20
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy

Good297 pupils0.6 km
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Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.9 km
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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor

Inadequate271 pupils1.1 km
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Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Good433 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Good209 pupils1.1 km
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Heckmondwike Grammar School

Good1553 pupils1.3 km
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Fairfield School

Good120 pupils1.3 km
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Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good202 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Greenside Emporium0.9 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Nikkis Booze And News0.8 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • California Inn0.7 km
  • Lonsdale Hotel1.0 km
  • The Toby Jug0.5 km
  • The Black Bull0.9 km
  • Flush Snooker And Social Club0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Strada Cafe0.2 km
  • Adrenaline Cafe Unit 1, Liversedge Business Park0.8 km
  • Mcdonalds0.9 km
  • The Food Court Cafe0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • The Crusty Cob0.7 km
  • Bambinos Pizzeria1.0 km
  • Caputo's Pizzeria0.9 km
  • Freddies0.7 km
  • Pizza Outlet0.7 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Healds Hall Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley4.0 km
  • Dewsbury4.2 km
  • Ravensthorpe4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Firthcliffe Parade0.0 km
  • Firthcliffe Grove Firthcliffe Pl0.1 km
  • Firthcliffe Grove Firthcliffe Pl0.1 km
  • Firthcliffe Grove Firthcliffe Pde0.1 km
  • Firthcliffe Parade Firthcliffe Grove0.1 km