WF16 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Street, 0.3km from Hill Top Estate in Heckmondwike. Administratively it sits within Heckmondwike ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
For families considering a move, WF16 0AY represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k. 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 WF16 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00056208 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH STREET, WF16 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, WF16 0AY.
363
35
£ 32,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF16 0AY 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines WF16 0AY — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF16 0AY. The average age is 34.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Semi-Detached
£ 156,000
1 sales · Mean £ 156,000
Terraced
£ 65,000
1 sales · Mean £ 65,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF16 0AY is moderate at 55 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.
school Local Schools
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Heckmondwike Primary School
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Butchers Arms0.9 km
- Heckmondwike Bowling Club0.5 km
- Crown Hotel0.9 km
- George Hotel0.9 km
- Heckmondwike Sports Club0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Meadow Green Bistro1.0 km
- Samarkand Indian Restaurant0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Anzis Treats N Eats0.6 km
- Butt Karahi0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Bev's0.9 km
- Harlequins Pizza0.6 km
- Kashmir Take Away0.6 km
- Lahore Fisheries0.9 km
- Shake Street1.0 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Rehman Junction Store0.7 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Dial A Shake0.4 km
- Flush Petroleum1.0 km
- Hecky Stores0.4 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarket0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury2.8 km
- Batley3.1 km
- Ravensthorpe3.5 km
Bus Stops
- High Street Church Ln0.2 km
- High Street Grammar School0.2 km
- Market Place0.3 km
- High St Cawley Lane0.3 km
- Bath Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF160AY · Data under Open Government Licence