Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE CROFTS, WF16 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CROFTS, WF16 0DS.

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Population

582

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF16 0DS 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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6/10
workEmployment
2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines WF16 0DS — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £170,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF16 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Crofts, 0.2km from Crofts, The in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF16 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00055597 (shared with 17 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 0DS. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.7%
Asian / British Asian45.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

WF16 0DS has low crime rates — 35 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 offences152
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson27
Vehicle crime19
Burglary19

school Local Schools

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Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good353 pupils0.4 km
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Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good372 pupils0.5 km
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Heckmondwike Primary School

Good467 pupils0.5 km
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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

Inadequate0.6 km
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Heckmondwike Grammar School

Good1553 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.2 km
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Ethos College

Outstanding17 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Ruby Food Stores0.8 km
  • Go Local Extra0.9 km
  • Healey Mini Market0.5 km
  • Healey News0.5 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Healey House Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • George Inn0.6 km
  • Butchers Arms0.4 km
  • Heckmondwike Bowling Club0.6 km
  • New Inn0.8 km
  • Crown Hotel0.4 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Oasis Café0.7 km
  • Meadow Green Bistro0.8 km
  • Samarkand Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • Cafe Han1.0 km
  • Volunteers Coffee Shops1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Peppers Fast Food0.9 km
  • Bev's0.6 km
  • Dale Lane Fisheries0.8 km
  • Fishano's0.7 km
  • Harlequins Pizza0.1 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley2.4 km
  • Dewsbury2.5 km
  • Ravensthorpe3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Batley Rd Hollinbank Lane0.1 km
  • Batley Road White Lee Rd0.2 km
  • Halifax Rd Common Road0.2 km
  • White Lee Rd Batley Road0.2 km
  • West Park Rd Common Road0.2 km