Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

ROCK EDGE, WF15 6DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCK EDGE, WF15 6DY.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WF15 6DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WF15 6DY is a safe, established residential area on Rock Edge, 0.0km from Knowler Hill in Liversedge. Administratively it sits within Liversedge and Gomersal ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF15 6DY are sourced from Output Area E00056664 (shared with 19 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 6DY. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 271,250

2 sales · Mean £ 271,250

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

1 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

WF15 6DY has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order10
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Good433 pupils0.3 km
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Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good191 pupils0.4 km
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Spen Valley High School

Good944 pupils0.8 km
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Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy

Good297 pupils0.9 km
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Howard Park Community School

Good239 pupils1.5 km
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Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School

Good418 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • 206 Halifax Road0.4 km
  • Limini Coffee0.9 km
  • Nisco News Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Nikkis Booze And News0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Healds Hall Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Liversedge1.0 km
  • Lonsdale Hotel0.4 km
  • The Toby Jug0.5 km
  • The Shears Inn0.5 km
  • The Black Bull0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Adrenaline Cafe Unit 1, Liversedge Business Park0.6 km
  • Diddy Middy's and Foleys Cafe0.6 km
  • The Food Court Cafe0.7 km
  • The Retreat0.5 km
  • Spenborough model and experimental e0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Adam Baltis and Pizza Shack0.4 km
  • Deli-cious0.7 km
  • Hennie Penny's Chicken0.8 km
  • Millbridge Fisheries0.7 km
  • Shears Fisheries0.5 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mirfield4.6 km
  • Dewsbury4.8 km
  • Batley4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Halifax Rd Headlands Road0.2 km
  • Halifax Rd Headlands Road0.2 km
  • Headlands Road Halifax Rd0.3 km
  • Headlands Rd Halifax Road0.3 km
  • Halifax Road Knowler Hill0.3 km