WF16 0DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lobley Street, 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 0DJ 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £62k, 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 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00056213 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOBLEY STREET, WF16 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOBLEY STREET, WF16 0DJ.
485
32
£ 32,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF16 0DJ 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.
Area Character
50% of WF16 0DJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF16 0DJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 66,188
2 sales · Mean £ 66,188
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF16 0DJ has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Heckmondwike Primary School
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Ethos College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Budgens0.9 km
- Ruby Food Stores0.8 km
- Go Local Extra0.9 km
- Healey Mini Market0.7 km
- Healey News0.7 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- George Inn0.8 km
- Butchers Arms0.5 km
- Heckmondwike Bowling Club0.4 km
- New Inn0.9 km
- Crown Hotel0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Oasis Café0.8 km
- Meadow Green Bistro0.8 km
- Samarkand Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Cafe 540.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Peppers Fast Food1.0 km
- Bev's0.6 km
- Dale Lane Fisheries0.9 km
- Fishano's0.8 km
- Harlequins Pizza0.1 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley2.6 km
- Dewsbury2.6 km
- Ravensthorpe3.6 km
Bus Stops
- High Street Lobley St0.1 km
- Halifax Road Clarkson Ave0.1 km
- Batley Rd Hollinbank Lane0.2 km
- High Street Chapel Ln0.2 km
- Batley Road White Lee Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF160DJ · Data under Open Government Licence