WF16 9BB is a safe, established residential area on Leeds Old Road, 0.3km from White Lee in Batley. Administratively it sits within Heckmondwike ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 5.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF16 9BB are sourced from Output Area E00056226 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEEDS OLD ROAD, WF16 9BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEEDS OLD ROAD, WF16 9BB.
249
47
£ 32,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF16 9BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WF16 9BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £205k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF16 9BB. The average age is 47.2. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 193,000
3 sales · Mean £ 210,833
Semi-Detached
£ 181,500
8 sales · Mean £ 181,687
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF16 9BB has low crime rates — 29 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
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Fairfield School
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Birstall Primary Academy
Carlinghow Academy
Heckmondwike Primary School
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Carlinghow Stores0.9 km
- Go Local Extra0.5 km
- Leeds Road Local0.8 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Horse Inn0.2 km
- The Greyhound1.0 km
- Brighton Street Working Mens Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Meadow Green Bistro0.6 km
- Shama Heckmondwike Ltd0.2 km
- Strada Cafe1.0 km
- PPG Architectural Coatings UK Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Dale Lane Fisheries0.6 km
- Vegan China0.6 km
- White Lee Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Fryer Tucks0.1 km
- Pizza Passion Outlet0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.3 km
- Dewsbury3.9 km
- Ravensthorpe5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Old Road Priestley Ave0.1 km
- Leeds Old Road Priestley Ave0.1 km
- White Lee Road0.2 km
- White Lee Road0.3 km
- White Lee Rd Carlinghow Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF169BB · Data under Open Government Licence