Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF16 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF16 0AS.

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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 0AS 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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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

55% of WF16 0AS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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

WF16 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hill Top Estate in Heckmondwike. Administratively it sits within Heckmondwike ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0AS 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 0AS. 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.

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

Crime around WF16 0AS is moderate at 74 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 offences169
Public order54
Shoplifting53
Anti-social behaviour43
Other theft33

school Local Schools

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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Good209 pupils0.1 km
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Heckmondwike Grammar School

Good1553 pupils0.2 km
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Heckmondwike Primary School

Good467 pupils0.4 km
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Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy

Good297 pupils0.9 km
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Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good353 pupils1.2 km
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Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good372 pupils1.2 km
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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

Inadequate1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Heckmondwike Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Heckmondwike Sports Club0.3 km
  • Brighton Street Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Westgate 23 Ltd0.3 km
  • Common Road WMC0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Meadow Green Bistro0.9 km
  • Samarkand Indian Restaurant0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Ponderosa Rtc Park Farm0.9 km
  • Cherry Tree Rooms0.3 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Harlequins Pizza0.7 km
  • Kashmir Take Away0.7 km
  • The Crusty Cob0.9 km
  • Taza Grill0.1 km
  • B.E.ST Sandwich Shop0.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Rehman Junction Store0.8 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Bargain World, Bargains & Gifts Ltd0.3 km
  • Greenside Emporium0.4 km
  • High Street Local0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarket0.4 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Healds Hall Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury3.0 km
  • Batley3.2 km
  • Ravensthorpe3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street Church Ln0.1 km
  • Market Place0.1 km
  • Bath Road0.1 km
  • Market Place0.2 km
  • Cemetery Rd Albion Street0.2 km