Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

POPELEY GRANGE, WF15 6AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPELEY GRANGE, WF15 6AX.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF15 6AX 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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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WF15 6AX is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £345k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 8.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF15 6AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Popeley Grange, 0.1km from Lower Popeley in Liversedge. Administratively it sits within Liversedge and Gomersal ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF15 6AX is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, down 8.6% year-on-year. 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 WF15 6AX are sourced from Output Area E00178650 (shared with 8 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 WF15 6AX. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.4%
Asian / British Asian31.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
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

£ 362,500

8 sales · Mean £ 361,875

Semi-Detached

£ 228,750

4 sales · Mean £ 226,875

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

Crime around WF15 6AX is moderate at 50 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 offences117
Public order29
Anti-social behaviour25
Other theft25
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy

Good297 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Heckmondwike Grammar School

Good1553 pupils1.0 km
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Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Good433 pupils1.0 km
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Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils1.1 km
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Heckmondwike Primary School

Good467 pupils1.2 km
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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor

Inadequate271 pupils1.2 km
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Spen Valley High School

Good944 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Heckmondwike Sports Club0.8 km
  • Brighton Street Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • California Inn1.0 km
  • Flush Snooker And Social Club0.5 km
  • Heckmondwike Masonic Hall1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Leeds Road Local0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Dial A Shake0.8 km
  • Flush Petroleum0.5 km
  • Hecky Stores0.7 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Samarkand Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Adrenaline Cafe Unit 1, Liversedge Business Park0.6 km
  • Anzis Treats N Eats0.7 km
  • Butt Karahi0.7 km
  • Cafe 540.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Pizza Passion Outlet0.4 km
  • Ace Burgers and Desserts0.9 km
  • Adam Baltis and Pizza Shack0.6 km
  • Chans Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Deli-cious0.7 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Healds Hall Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarket0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley3.9 km
  • Dewsbury4.0 km
  • Ravensthorpe4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Leeds Rd Thornleigh Drive0.2 km
  • Leeds Road Almondroyd0.2 km
  • Firthcliffe Grove Firthcliffe Pl0.2 km
  • Leeds Rd Thornleigh Drive0.2 km
  • Firthcliffe Grove Firthcliffe Pl0.2 km