WF16 0BS is a safe, established residential area on Badgers Walk, 0.1km 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 59.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF16 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00056254 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADGERS WALK, WF16 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADGERS WALK, WF16 0BS.
389
40
£ 32,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF16 0BS spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £167k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 59.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF16 0BS. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 178,000
6 sales · Mean £ 188,666
Terraced
£ 158,000
14 sales · Mean £ 150,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF16 0BS has low crime rates — 37 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.
school Local Schools
Heckmondwike Primary School
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Ethos College
Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Ruby Food Stores0.9 km
- Healey Mini Market1.0 km
- Healey News1.0 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- Rehman Junction Store0.5 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Butchers Arms0.7 km
- Heckmondwike Bowling Club0.5 km
- Crown Hotel0.7 km
- George Hotel0.7 km
- Heckmondwike Sports Club0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Meadow Green Bistro0.9 km
- Samarkand Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Anzis Treats N Eats0.8 km
- Butt Karahi0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Bev's0.7 km
- Harlequins Pizza0.4 km
- Kashmir Take Away0.4 km
- Lahore Fisheries0.8 km
- Shake Street0.8 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury2.7 km
- Batley2.9 km
- Ravensthorpe3.5 km
Bus Stops
- High St Cawley Lane0.2 km
- High Street Grammar School0.3 km
- High Street Chapel Ln0.3 km
- High Street Church Ln0.3 km
- High Street Lobley St0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF160BS · Data under Open Government Licence