Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

STAKES FOLD, WF16 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAKES FOLD, WF16 0DG.

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Population

485

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 32,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF16 0DG 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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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WF16 0DG has a highly multicultural community character — 50% 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 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stakes Fold, 0.1km from Crofts, The in Heckmondwike. Administratively it sits within Heckmondwike ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF16 0DG is 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00056213 (shared with 15 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 0DG. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.8%
Asian / British Asian50.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 123,000

1 sales · Mean £ 123,000

Terraced

£ 117,000

1 sales · Mean £ 117,000

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

WF16 0DG has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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 offences157
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson21
Anti-social behaviour18
Burglary16

school Local Schools

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Heckmondwike Primary School

Good467 pupils0.2 km
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Heckmondwike Grammar School

Good1553 pupils0.5 km
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Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good353 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good372 pupils0.7 km
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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

Inadequate0.8 km
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Ethos College

Outstanding17 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Budgens0.9 km
  • Ruby Food Stores0.8 km
  • Go Local Extra0.9 km
  • Healey Mini Market0.7 km
  • Healey News0.7 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • George Inn0.9 km
  • Butchers Arms0.5 km
  • Heckmondwike Bowling Club0.4 km
  • New Inn0.9 km
  • Crown Hotel0.5 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Oasis Café0.9 km
  • Meadow Green Bistro0.8 km
  • Samarkand Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Cafe 540.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Bev's0.6 km
  • Dale Lane Fisheries0.9 km
  • Fishano's0.9 km
  • Harlequins Pizza0.2 km
  • Kashmir Take Away0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury2.6 km
  • Batley2.6 km
  • Ravensthorpe3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street Lobley St0.1 km
  • Halifax Road Clarkson Ave0.2 km
  • High Street Chapel Ln0.2 km
  • Batley Rd Hollinbank Lane0.2 km
  • High St Cawley Lane0.3 km