WF16 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Castle Hill View, 0.2km from Heckmondwike in Heckmondwike. Administratively it sits within Heckmondwike ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
For families considering a move, WF16 0BX represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF16 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00056249 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE HILL VIEW, WF16 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE HILL VIEW, WF16 0BX.
301
41
£ 32,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF16 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF16 0BX. The average age is 40.5. 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 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
£ 138,500
9 sales · Mean £ 127,605
Semi-Detached
£ 126,500
4 sales · Mean £ 157,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF16 0BX has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Heckmondwike Primary School
Ethos College
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Crown Hotel0.5 km
- George Hotel0.2 km
- Heckmondwike Sports Club1.0 km
- Heckmondwike Masonic Hall0.9 km
- Common Road WMC0.7 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Alfie's Market1.0 km
- Budgens0.7 km
- Ruby Food Stores0.4 km
- Rehman Junction Store0.7 km
- The Magic Wishing Well1.0 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Oasis Café0.7 km
- Cafe Han0.9 km
- Indicano1.0 km
- Volunteers Coffee Shops0.7 km
- Woodland Court Bistro0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Peppers Fast Food0.8 km
- The New Pizza Palace0.4 km
- Ace Burgers and Desserts0.9 km
- Chans Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Dixy Chicken0.8 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury2.2 km
- Batley2.5 km
- Ravensthorpe3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Moor End Ln Lwr Bower Lane0.2 km
- Moor End Lane Lower Bower Ln0.2 km
- Moor End Ln Boundary Ave0.3 km
- Squirrel Hall Reservoir0.4 km
- Squirrel Hall Reservoir0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF160BX · Data under Open Government Licence