Northgate is in Cleckheaton and in Kirklees district. BD19 5AE is located in the Cleckheaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Batley and Spen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northgate, Cleckheaton, BD19 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD19 3HS, BD19 3JD, BD19 5AF, BD19 5AA, BD19 3HR, BD19 5DN, BD19 3HW, BD19 3HJ, BD19 3NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD19 5AE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 57.2% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 6.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 42.8% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 39.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 33.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 14% | 16% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 7.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 39.1% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 19% | 19.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 27.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 10.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 11.6% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 17.3% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 22.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.8% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.4% | 89.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 92% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 92.3% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northgate was 759.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 586.9% higher than the Cleckheaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northgate has the 2nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Cleckheaton and the 12th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 306.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Northgate, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2021-07-02 | £66,650 |
| 28 Northgate, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2008-02-28 | £140,560 |
| 22 Northgate, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2005-06-16 | £250,643 |
| 22 Northgate, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2002-08-30 | £194,229 |
| 16 Northgate, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2000-12-01 | £449,350 |
BD19 5AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 5,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Park Community School St. Peg Lane , BD19 3SA | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy South Parade , BD19 3AE | 2out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Avenue Primary School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 854 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorend Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Snelsins Lane , BD19 3UE | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Moorbottom , BD19 6AD | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liversedge Secondary School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Middle School Bradford Road , Gomersal BD19 4BE | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 5,245 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartshead Moor School Halifax Road , BD19 6LP | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks 2 Bullace Trees Lane , WF15 7PF | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 3,601 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 3,747 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ | 4out of 4 | 3,813 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Bite | 25 Cheapside, Cleckheaton | 31 yd | |
| The Fat Magpie | 25 Albion Street, Cleckheaton | 43 yd | |
| The Surf Shack | 21 Albion Street, Cleckheaton | 43 yd | |
| Marshalls Coffee Shop | 8-9 Central Arcade, Cleckheaton | 63 yd | |
| The Cuckoo's Nest Cafe (Market Cafe) | Stall 20, Cleckheaton Market Arcade | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old House At Home | Albion Street, Cleckheaton | 43 yd | |
| The Station Tavern | 9 Railway Street, Cleckheaton | 51 yd | |
| THE LOFT CLECKHEATON | Live Room, 10A Northgate | 70 yd | |
| The Obediah Brooke | 19 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton | 73 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | 33 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Gin Bar | The Taste Coffee Shop, 30-32 Northgate | 27 yd | |
| Curry Masters Pizza Bar | 57 Northgate, Cleckheaton | 38 yd | |
| Sukan Thai | 13 Albion Street, Cleckheaton | 43 yd | |
| Eat | 21 Cheapside, Cleckheaton | 47 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 17 Cheapside | 47 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | 49 Northgate, Cleckheaton | 38 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Jerks Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Castle Mills Castle Mills Horncastle Street | 124 yd | |
| Cleckheaton Lawn Tennis Club KIRKLANDS KIRKLANDS CHURCH STREET | tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Spen Bottoms Recreation Ground SPEN BANK | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Liversedge Fc (Clayborn) Quaker Lane | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Moorend Recreation Ground EXCHANGE STREET | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| West End Park PARK VIEW | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre (Closed) Turnsteads Avenue | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts | 1,076 yd |
| Spen Victoria Cricket Bowling And Athletic Club Spen Lane | grass pitches | 1,082 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.