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WF16

HECKMONDWIKE

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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WF16 encompasses HECKMONDWIKE and its surrounding areas in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £176,935
1yr change ▼ 9.1%
Crime 17% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£176,935

▼ 9.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

38% below national avg

Crime Rate

95.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

17% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

390 Mbps

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.

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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

£168K £173K £179K £184K £190K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

447,847

Population

62

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.

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390.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about WF16 HECKMONDWIKE

What is the average house price in WF16 HECKMONDWIKE?
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 HECKMONDWIKE 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 is the population of WF16 HECKMONDWIKE?
The population of WF16 (HECKMONDWIKE) is approximately 447,847 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WF16 HECKMONDWIKE?
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.

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