WF16 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Linton Grove, 0.1km from Heckmondwike in Heckmondwike. Administratively it sits within Heckmondwike ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.5% 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 WF16 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00056253 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINTON GROVE, WF16 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINTON GROVE, WF16 0BP.
335
39
£ 32,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF16 0BP 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.
Area Character
WF16 0BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £113k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 22.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF16 0BP. The average age is 39.1. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 113,500
2 sales · Mean £ 113,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF16 0BP has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heckmondwike Primary School
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Ethos College
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Crown Hotel0.7 km
- George Hotel0.5 km
- Heckmondwike Sports Club0.8 km
- Westgate 23 Ltd0.9 km
- Heckmondwike Masonic Hall0.7 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Budgens0.9 km
- Ruby Food Stores0.7 km
- Rehman Junction Store0.6 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Dial A Shake0.8 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Oasis Café0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Anzis Treats N Eats1.0 km
- Butt Karahi1.0 km
- Cafe 540.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- The New Pizza Palace0.5 km
- Ace Burgers and Desserts0.7 km
- Chans Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarket1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury2.4 km
- Batley2.8 km
- Ravensthorpe3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Walkley Lane Walkley Ter0.3 km
- Walkley Lane Walkley Ter0.3 km
- Moor End Ln Boundary Ave0.4 km
- Heckmondwike Rd Moor End Lane0.5 km
- Moor End Lane Lower Bower Ln0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WF160BP · Data under Open Government Licence