WF15 6AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Firthcliffe Parade, 0.4km 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 6AW is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 31.0% 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 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00056686 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIRTHCLIFFE PARADE, WF15 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRTHCLIFFE PARADE, WF15 6AW.
362
31
£ 32,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF15 6AW 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in WF15 6AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 31.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF15 6AW. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 128,750
8 sales · Mean £ 130,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF15 6AW 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.
school Local Schools
Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy
Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Fairfield School
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Greenside Emporium0.9 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Nikkis Booze And News0.9 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- California Inn0.6 km
- The Toby Jug0.5 km
- The Black Bull0.9 km
- Flush Snooker And Social Club0.8 km
- The Liversedge0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Strada Cafe0.2 km
- Adrenaline Cafe Unit 1, Liversedge Business Park0.9 km
- Mcdonalds1.0 km
- The Food Court Cafe0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- The Crusty Cob0.8 km
- Caputo's Pizzeria0.9 km
- Freddies0.8 km
- Pizza Outlet0.7 km
- Ray Rays0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Healds Hall Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl1.0 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 Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF156AW · Data under Open Government Licence