Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

CAWLEY LANE, WF16 0BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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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
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF16 0BN — age 40, 87% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £168k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.3% year-on-year.

home £168,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF16 0BN is a safe, established residential area on Cawley Lane, 0.2km from Hill Top Estate in Heckmondwike. Administratively it sits within Heckmondwike ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF16 0BN 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 0BN. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 163,000

4 sales · Mean £ 151,625

Detached

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

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

WF16 0BN has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences143
Other theft24
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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Heckmondwike Primary School

Good467 pupils0.3 km
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Heckmondwike Grammar School

Good1553 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Good209 pupils0.6 km
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Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good353 pupils0.8 km
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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Ethos College

Outstanding17 pupils1.0 km
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Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good372 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Requires Improvement212 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Crown Hotel0.7 km
  • George Hotel0.6 km
  • Heckmondwike Sports Club0.7 km
  • Brighton Street Working Mens Club1.0 km
  • Heckmondwike Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Samarkand Indian Restaurant0.6 km
  • Anzis Treats N Eats0.9 km
  • Butt Karahi0.9 km
  • Cafe 540.7 km
  • Cafe Han0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Dial A Shake0.7 km
  • Hecky Stores0.7 km
  • Maughans Too0.8 km
  • Mullaco Ltd0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Ace Burgers and Desserts0.6 km
  • Chans Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury2.5 km
  • Batley2.8 km
  • Ravensthorpe3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • High St Cawley Lane0.4 km
  • Walkley Lane Walkley Ter0.4 km
  • Walkley Lane Walkley Ter0.4 km
  • High Street Chapel Ln0.4 km
  • High Street Grammar School0.4 km