John William Street is in Flush, Liversedge and in Kirklees district. WF15 6BA is located in the Heckmondwike 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 John William Street, Flush, Liversedge, WF15 6BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF15 6BB, WF15 6AY, WF15 6BD, WF15 6BG, WF15 6BE, WF16 0EW, WF16 0ER, WF15 6BJ, WF15 6BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF15 6BA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 49.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 25.7% | 39.4% | 13.7% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 42.5% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 52.9% | 44.6% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 40.3% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 17.4% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 4.7% | -3.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 23.7% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 29.6% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 94.8% | 88.4% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 96.2% | 94% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 95% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John William Street was 154.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% higher than the Heckmondwike average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John William Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike and the 211th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 507 John William Street, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2007-08-03 | £119,799 |
WF15 6BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 4,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 5,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbridge Junior Infant and Nursery School Vernon Road , WF15 6HU | - not rated | 184 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy Vernon Road , WF15 6HU | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battye Street Infant and Nursery School Battye Street , WF16 9ES | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | - not rated | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | - not rated | 956 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liversedge Secondary School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP | - not rated | 3,570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 3,597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 3,767 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks 2 Bullace Trees Lane , WF15 7PF | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Court Cafe | The Food Forum Ltd, 3-5 Leeds Road | 371 yd | |
| Butt Karahi | 10A Union Street, Heckmondwike | 386 yd | |
| Anzis Treats N Eats | 10b Union Street, Heckmondwike | 387 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | 2 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 454 yd | |
| Adrenaline Cafe Unit 1, Liversedge Business Park | 22-26 Halifax Road, Millbridge | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flush Snooker And Social Club | Wakefield Road, Millbridge | 2 yd | |
| The Liversedge | 64 Leeds Road, Littletown | 360 yd | |
| Westgate 23 Ltd | Westgate 23, 23 Westgate | 458 yd | |
| Comrades Club | 15 Regent Street, Heckmondwike | 481 yd | |
| Wike Horse | 77 Market Place, Market Street | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Vibez | 131 Westgate, Heckmondwike | 101 yd | |
| The Crusty Cob | 495-497 Wakefield Road, Millbridge | 153 yd | |
| Hungry Bunny/Habanero | Hungry Bunny and Habanero, 493 Wakefield Road | 162 yd | |
| Caputo's Pizzeria | 11A Greenside, Heckmondwike | 353 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 11 Greenside | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | Morrisons, 17 Union Street | 412 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 454 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Firth Park FIRTH PARK FIRTH PARK WESTGATE | cycling, tennis courts | 257 yd |
| Beck Lane Football Ground LITTLETOWN FC LITTLETOWN FC BECK LANE | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Heckmondwike Masonic Hall Ltd. MARKET STREET | 785 yd | |
| Milton Road Rec MILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 966 yd |
| The Branch Christian School (Closed) Thomas Street | 981 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,007 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 1,007 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.