WF16 9JT is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Hill Top Estate in Heckmondwike. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Heckmondwike ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
Within the WF16 district, this postcode is characterised by a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WF16 9JT are sourced from Output Area E00056243 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF16 9JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF16 9JT.
408
33
£ 32,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF16 9JT 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
Cultural diversity defines WF16 9JT — 58% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF16 9JT. The average age is 32.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF16 9JT has low crime rates — 36 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
Heckmondwike Primary School
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Fairfield School
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Crown Hotel0.9 km
- Heckmondwike Sports Club0.4 km
- Brighton Street Working Mens Club0.5 km
- Heckmondwike Masonic Hall0.8 km
- The Dandy Lion0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Leeds Road Local1.0 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Dial A Shake0.7 km
- Hecky Stores0.6 km
- Maughans Too0.8 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Samarkand Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- Anzis Treats N Eats0.9 km
- Butt Karahi0.9 km
- Cafe 540.7 km
- Cafe Han0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Pizza Passion Outlet1.0 km
- Ace Burgers and Desserts0.7 km
- Chans Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarket0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley2.9 km
- Dewsbury3.0 km
- Ravensthorpe4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Ln Trueman Avenue0.1 km
- Chapel Lane0.1 km
- Longfield Road0.2 km
- High Street Chapel Ln0.3 km
- High St Cawley Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF169JT · Data under Open Government Licence