Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

MILTON SQUARE, WF16 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILTON SQUARE, WF16 0AE.

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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 0AE 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

Cultural diversity defines WF16 0AE — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 40 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

WF16 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Milton Square, 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 0AE 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, 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 0AE 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 0AE. 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

£ 127,000

2 sales · Mean £ 127,000

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

Crime around WF16 0AE is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences195
Shoplifting51
Public order46
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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Heckmondwike Grammar School

Good1553 pupils0.1 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Good209 pupils0.1 km
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Heckmondwike Primary School

Good467 pupils0.3 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 pupils1.1 km
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Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good372 pupils1.1 km
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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

Inadequate1.3 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 Factory0.4 km
  • Dial A Shake0.3 km
  • Flush Petroleum0.8 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Heckmondwike Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Heckmondwike Sports Club0.2 km
  • Brighton Street Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • Westgate 23 Ltd0.5 km
  • Flush Snooker And Social Club0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Meadow Green Bistro0.8 km
  • Samarkand Indian Restaurant0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Strada Cafe1.0 km
  • Anzis Treats N Eats0.5 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Dale Lane Fisheries0.9 km
  • Harlequins Pizza0.6 km
  • Kashmir Take Away0.6 km
  • Vegan China0.9 km
  • The Crusty Cob1.0 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarket0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • High Street Church Ln0.1 km
  • High Street Grammar School0.1 km
  • Bath Road0.1 km
  • Cemetery Rd Goose Hill0.2 km
  • Cemetery Road Claremont0.2 km