Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HADFIELD ROAD, WF16 9PN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HADFIELD ROAD, WF16 9PN.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 32,400 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WF16 9PN 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.

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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in WF16 9PN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 53.1% year-on-year.

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

WF16 9PN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hadfield Road, 0.3km from Nunroyd in Heckmondwike. Administratively it sits within Heckmondwike ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF16 9PN is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 53.1% year-on-year. 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 9PN are sourced from Output Area E00056210 (shared with 10 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 9PN. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.2%
Asian / British Asian21.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 120,500

4 sales · Mean £ 123,875

Flat

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

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

WF16 9PN has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences85
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft15
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor

Inadequate271 pupils0.5 km
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Fairfield School

Good120 pupils0.6 km
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Heckmondwike Primary School

Good467 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Good209 pupils0.9 km
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Heckmondwike Grammar School

Good1553 pupils0.9 km
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Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good372 pupils1.1 km
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Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy

Good297 pupils1.1 km
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Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good353 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Go Local Extra0.3 km
  • Leeds Road Local0.5 km
  • Rehman Junction Store1.0 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Hecky Stores0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Black Horse Inn0.7 km
  • Heckmondwike Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Heckmondwike Sports Club0.7 km
  • Brighton Street Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • The Liversedge0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Meadow Green Bistro0.3 km
  • Shama Heckmondwike Ltd0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Strada Cafe0.6 km
  • Mcdonalds1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Dale Lane Fisheries0.3 km
  • Harlequins Pizza1.0 km
  • Kashmir Take Away1.0 km
  • Vegan China0.3 km
  • White Lee Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley3.2 km
  • Dewsbury3.6 km
  • Ravensthorpe4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Curwen Cres Bevor Crescent0.1 km
  • Scott Ave Rayner Avenue0.1 km
  • Scott Ave Rayner Avenue0.1 km
  • Curwen Cres Bevor Crescent0.1 km
  • Leeds Old Road Scott Ave0.2 km