WF16 — HECKMONDWIKE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WF16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WF16 is £176,935, which is 36% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in WF16 cost 38.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WF16 have fallen 9.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£263,117	48
Semi-detached	£172,418	190
Terraced	£138,403	176
Flat	£83,457	23
All types	£176,935	470

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WF16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 95.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WF16 has a crime rate 17% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

44.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

9.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

10.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WF16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WF16 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Brian Jackson College	Other	Not inspected	mi
Heckmondwike Grammar School	Secondary	Good	mi
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Heckmondwike Primary Academy	Primary	Inadequate	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

447,847

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WF16 are 390.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

390.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WF16 is collected by Kirklees. The Band D rate is £2,102/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WF16 — HECKMONDWIKE

Area Summary

WF16 (HECKMONDWIKE) offers affordable property prices (£176,935, 38% below national average), higher-than-average crime (17% above national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (390 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WF16?

The average house price in WF16 (HECKMONDWIKE) is £176,935, based on 470 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 38% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.1% over the past year.

Is WF16 a safe area to live?

Crime in WF16 is close to the national average at 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (44.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WF16?

There are 5 schools in or near WF16. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WF16?

Council tax in WF16 is collected by Kirklees. The Band D rate is £2,102 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WF16?

The average broadband download speed in WF16 is 390 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WF16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in WF16 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 447,847.