Ings Villas, Liversedge, WF15 7AY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF15 7AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents 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	51.6%	53.4%	1.8%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	48.4%	46.6%	-1.8%	49.0%	-2.4%

Partnership Status

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	30.7%	39%	8.3%	37.9%	1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	48.5%	42.7%	-5.8%	44.2%	-1.5%
Separated	2.6%	2.8%	0.2%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	10.4%	11.5%	1.1%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	7.8%	4.1%	-3.7%	6.1%	-2.0%

Health

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	37.3%	43%	5.7%	48.4%	-5.4%
Good health	39%	33%	-6.0%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	15.7%	15.2%	-0.5%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	5.2%	7.8%	2.6%	4.0%	3.8%
Very bad health	2.8%	1.1%	-1.7%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	31.6%	23.4%	-8.2%	18.2%	5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	12.6%	-2.1%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	9.8%	-7.9%	13.4%	-3.6%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	8.9%	2.8%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	16.8%	6.4%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	13.9%	26.2%	12.3%	33.8%	-7.6%
Other	5.6%	2.3%	-3.3%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	13.9%	13.7%	-0.2%	2.7%	11.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	0.8%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	0.9%	1.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	84%	80%	-4.0%	81.4%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% 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	91.6%	91.4%	-0.2%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	0%	1.9%	1.9%	6.1%	-4.2%
Middle East and Asia	8%	6.7%	-1.3%	5.6%	1.1%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.6%	91.4%	-0.2%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	7.8%	7.5%	9.8%	-2.0%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	0%	-5.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.6%	76.7%	4.9%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
No passport held	16.9%	13.5%	3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.6%	37.2%	-3.6%
Christian	43.7%	46.2%	-2.5%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	16.4%	6.5%	9.9%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Ings Villas Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ings Villas was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% lower than the Heckmondwike average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ings Villas has the 34th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike and the 613th lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WF15 7AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ings Villas are based on 23 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kirklees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ings Villas, Liversedge, WF15 7AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF15 7AY

Average Price
£148,544

Semi-Detached
£166,126

Terraced
£146,346

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ings Villas

Average Price
£149,942

Semi-Detached
£154,296

Terraced
£149,025

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ings VillasStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Ings Villas, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£152,000	2025-11-21	£150,752
7 Ings Villas, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-06-01	£191,890
11 Ings Villas, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2022-01-21	£136,767
17 Ings Villas, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£90,000	2018-11-23	£128,893
15 Ings Villas, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£117,500	2018-08-13	£168,277

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF15 7AY

Employment

WF15 7AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	67
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	31
Looking after home or family	18
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	6
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	25
Human health and social work activities	15
Transport and storage	13
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Education	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,917 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU	3out of 4	3,351 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY	- not rated	4,351 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School School Street , Norristhorpe WF15 7AW	3out of 4	199 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Millbridge Junior Infant and Nursery School Vernon Road , WF15 6HU	- not rated	1,069 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy Vernon Road , WF15 6HU	3out of 4	1,069 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA	- not rated	1,180 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Bath Road , WF16 9EA	3out of 4	1,180 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Liversedge Secondary School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX	- not rated	1,107 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX	3out of 4	1,200 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH	3out of 4	1,224 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH	- not rated	1,224 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ	- not rated	2,315 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE	- not rated	1,773 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH	- not rated	2,991 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX	- not rated	3,548 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP	- not rated	3,720 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE	- not rated	4,152 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS	- not rated	3,375 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD	- not rated	3,887 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,264 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks 2 Bullace Trees Lane , WF15 7PF	- not rated	1,784 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS	4out of 4	1,888 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS	- not rated	1,916 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ	4out of 4	2,227 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Butt Karahi	10A Union Street, Heckmondwike	759 yd
Anzis Treats N Eats	10b Union Street, Heckmondwike	770 yd
Cherry Tree Rooms	7-9 Westgate, Heckmondwike	833 yd
Cafe Han	7 Oldfield Lane, Heckmondwike	897 yd
Cafe 54	54 Market Place, High Street	907 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rising Sun	254 Norristhorpe Lane, Norristhorpe	308 yd
The Norristhorpe Ltd	Norristhorpe Wmc, 101 Norristhorpe Lane	560 yd
Heckmondwike Masonic Hall	Market Street, Heckmondwike	797 yd
Comrades Club	15 Regent Street, Heckmondwike	824 yd
Westgate 23 Ltd	Westgate 23, 23 Westgate	833 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blues Fish Bar	387 Norristhorpe Lane, Liversedge	360 yd
New Chans	31 Market Street, Heckmondwike	802 yd
Ufc Hot Food Takeaway	55 Market Street, Heckmondwike	804 yd
Taste Of China	43 Market Street, Heckmondwike	804 yd
Dee Dees	1 Union Road, Liversedge	810 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarket	Morrisons, 17 Union Street		791 yd
Lidl	1 Northgate Centre, Northgate		954 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Milton Road Rec MILTON ROAD	grass pitches	333 yd
Beck Lane Football Ground LITTLETOWN FC LITTLETOWN FC BECK LANE	grass pitches	416 yd
Norristhorpe Recreation Ground NORRISTHORPE LANE	grass pitches	615 yd
Firth Park FIRTH PARK FIRTH PARK WESTGATE	cycling, tennis courts	779 yd
Heckmondwike Masonic Hall Ltd. MARKET STREET		800 yd
The Branch Christian School (Closed) Thomas Street		847 yd
Liversedge Tennis Club RICHMOND PARK AVENUE	tennis courts	1,013 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	71 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78.36 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78.36 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WF15 7AY