Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

FRANCIS STREET, WF16 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANCIS STREET, WF16 0BD.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 32,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF16 0BD 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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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WF16 0BD has a highly multicultural community character — 48% 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 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Francis Street, 0.2km from Hill Top Estate in Heckmondwike. Administratively it sits within Heckmondwike ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

For families considering a move, WF16 0BD 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £107k, 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00056208 (shared with 16 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 0BD. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.3%
Asian / British Asian43.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 102,500

18 sales · Mean £ 101,138

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

Crime around WF16 0BD is moderate at 51 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 order29
Criminal damage and arson24
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Heckmondwike Grammar School

Good1553 pupils0.2 km
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Heckmondwike Primary School

Good467 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Good209 pupils0.3 km
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Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good353 pupils0.9 km
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Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good372 pupils1.1 km
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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

Inadequate1.1 km
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Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy

Good297 pupils1.2 km
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Ethos College

Outstanding17 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Ruby Food Stores1.0 km
  • Rehman Junction Store0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • Dial A Shake0.5 km
  • Hecky Stores0.5 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Butchers Arms0.8 km
  • Heckmondwike Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Crown Hotel0.9 km
  • George Hotel0.8 km
  • Heckmondwike Sports Club0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Meadow Green Bistro0.9 km
  • Samarkand Indian Restaurant0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Anzis Treats N Eats0.7 km
  • Butt Karahi0.7 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Bev's0.9 km
  • Harlequins Pizza0.5 km
  • Kashmir Take Away0.5 km
  • Lahore Fisheries0.9 km
  • Shake Street0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarket0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury2.8 km
  • Batley3.0 km
  • Ravensthorpe3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street Grammar School0.2 km
  • High Street Church Ln0.2 km
  • High St Cawley Lane0.3 km
  • High Street Chapel Ln0.3 km
  • Market Place0.4 km