Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HIGH STREET, WF16 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, WF16 0AD.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 32,400 /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: WF16 0AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WF16 0AD has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

WF16 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Hill Top Estate in Heckmondwike. Administratively it sits within Heckmondwike ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

For families considering a move, WF16 0AD represents many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 WF16 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00056246 (shared with 14 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 WF16 0AD. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.6%
Asian / British Asian55.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 85,000

5 sales · Mean £ 89,600

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

WF16 0AD has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences190
Public order32
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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Heckmondwike Grammar School

Good1553 pupils0.0 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Good209 pupils0.2 km
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Heckmondwike Primary School

Good467 pupils0.2 km
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Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy

Good297 pupils1.0 km
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Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good353 pupils1.0 km
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Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good372 pupils1.1 km
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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

Inadequate1.2 km
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Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School

Good418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Go Local Extra0.9 km
  • Rehman Junction Store0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • Dial A Shake0.4 km
  • Flush Petroleum0.9 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Butchers Arms1.0 km
  • Heckmondwike Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Crown Hotel1.0 km
  • Heckmondwike Sports Club0.2 km
  • Brighton Street Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Meadow Green Bistro0.8 km
  • Samarkand Indian Restaurant0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Anzis Treats N Eats0.6 km
  • Butt Karahi0.6 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Dale Lane Fisheries0.9 km
  • Harlequins Pizza0.6 km
  • Kashmir Take Away0.6 km
  • Vegan China0.9 km
  • Ace Burgers and Desserts0.3 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarket0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury3.0 km
  • Batley3.1 km
  • Ravensthorpe3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street Grammar School0.0 km
  • High Street Church Ln0.1 km
  • Bath Road0.2 km
  • High St Cawley Lane0.2 km
  • Cemetery Rd Goose Hill0.2 km