Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF15 6BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF15 6BL.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF15 6BL spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

WF15 6BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wakefield Road, 0.3km from Millbridge in Liversedge. Administratively it sits within Liversedge and Gomersal ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £70k, 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 WF15 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00178649 (shared with 20 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 6BL. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.4%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 70,000

1 sales · Mean £ 70,000

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

Crime around WF15 6BL is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences153
Anti-social behaviour44
Public order39
Shoplifting24
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy

Good297 pupils0.1 km
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Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Good433 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Spen Valley High School

Good944 pupils1.0 km
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Heckmondwike Grammar School

Good1553 pupils1.0 km
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Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School

Good418 pupils1.1 km
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Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils1.1 km
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Heckmondwike Primary School

Good467 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Mazowsze0.9 km
  • Bargain World, Bargains & Gifts Ltd0.7 km
  • Greenside Emporium0.5 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Golden Fish0.5 km
  • Taza Grill0.9 km
  • The Crusty Cob0.0 km
  • B.E.ST Sandwich Shop0.9 km
  • Bambinos Pizzeria0.5 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Strada Cafe0.7 km
  • Cherry Tree Rooms0.6 km
  • Adrenaline Cafe Unit 1, Liversedge Business Park0.3 km
  • Anzis Treats N Eats0.5 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Westgate 23 Ltd0.6 km
  • Comrades Club0.6 km
  • Lonsdale Hotel0.6 km
  • The Toby Jug0.6 km
  • The Black Bull0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarket0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Healds Hall Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury3.9 km
  • Batley4.1 km
  • Mirfield4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Flush Vernon Road0.1 km
  • Leeds Road Frost Hill0.1 km
  • Leeds Road Frost Hill0.1 km
  • Flush Vernon Road0.1 km
  • The Swan PH0.2 km