Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

CAWLEY LANE, WF16 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAWLEY LANE, WF16 0BJ.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 32,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

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.

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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WF16 0BJ's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £460k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WF16 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Cawley Lane, 0.1km from Hill Top Estate in Heckmondwike. Administratively it sits within Heckmondwike ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF16, WF16 0BJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF16 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00056254 (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 WF16 0BJ. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.8%
Asian / British Asian32.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

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

WF16 0BJ has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences147
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order17
Anti-social behaviour16
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Heckmondwike Primary School

Good467 pupils0.2 km
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Heckmondwike Grammar School

Good1553 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Good209 pupils0.5 km
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Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good353 pupils0.7 km
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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

Inadequate0.9 km
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Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good372 pupils0.9 km
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Ethos College

Outstanding17 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Budgens1.0 km
  • Ruby Food Stores0.8 km
  • Healey Mini Market0.9 km
  • Healey News0.9 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Oasis Café1.0 km
  • Meadow Green Bistro1.0 km
  • Samarkand Indian Restaurant0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Anzis Treats N Eats0.9 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Butchers Arms0.6 km
  • Heckmondwike Bowling Club0.5 km
  • New Inn1.0 km
  • Crown Hotel0.7 km
  • George Hotel0.6 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Bev's0.7 km
  • Fishano's1.0 km
  • Harlequins Pizza0.4 km
  • Kashmir Take Away0.4 km
  • Lahore Fisheries0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarket0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury2.6 km
  • Batley2.8 km
  • Ravensthorpe3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • High St Cawley Lane0.3 km
  • High Street Chapel Ln0.3 km
  • High Street Lobley St0.3 km
  • Halifax Road Clarkson Ave0.3 km
  • High Street Grammar School0.3 km