John Booth Close, Liversedge, WF15 7LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF15 7LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.6%	51.1%	0.5%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	49.4%	48.9%	-0.5%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WF15 7LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.8%	28.4%	6.6%	37.9%	-9.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.7%	52.1%	-3.6%	44.2%	7.9%
Married: Same sex	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	4.1%	0.8%	-3.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	8.5%	11.1%	2.6%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	8.5%	6.5%	-2.0%	6.1%	0.4%

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	48.5%	51.1%	2.6%	48.4%	2.7%
Good health	34.7%	32.6%	-2.1%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	14.1%	12.7%	-1.4%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	2.4%	2.9%	0.5%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	13.7%	11.5%	-2.2%	18.2%	-6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	12.6%	-1.1%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	12.6%	-5.9%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	7.4%	11.5%	4.1%	5.3%	6.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	26.1%	10.2%	16.9%	9.2%
Degree or Similar	23.6%	23.8%	0.2%	33.8%	-10.0%
Other	7.4%	1.9%	-5.5%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
White	96.8%	98%	1.2%	81.4%	16.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% 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	98.5%	98.7%	0.2%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	0%	0.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.5%	98.7%	0.2%	83.2%	15.5%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.9%	76.7%	11.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.9%	37.2%	-4.3%
Christian	65.1%	46.2%	18.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	1.6%	6.0%	-4.4%

Safety

Is John Booth Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Booth Close was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% lower than the Heckmondwike average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

John Booth Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike and the 276th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

🔎 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 7LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 John Booth Close are based on 32 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 John Booth Close, Liversedge, WF15 7LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF15 7LB

Average Price
£231,590

Semi-Detached
£233,745

Terraced
£215,942

Detached
£287,529

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for John Booth Close

Average Price
£248,619

Semi-Detached
£241,774

Terraced
£231,575

Detached
£305,121

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on John Booth CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 John Booth Close, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2025-03-25	£184,314
27 John Booth Close, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2023-11-03	£165,652
35 John Booth Close, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2021-07-28	£239,688
31 John Booth Close, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£162,000	2020-12-11	£207,816
39 John Booth Close, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2019-11-29	£301,481

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF15 7LB

Employment

WF15 7LB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WF15 7LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	88
Self-Employed	25
Part-Time Employee	22
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	35
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	15
Financial and insurance activities	13
Construction	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU	4out of 4	4,895 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roberttown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Church Road , Roberttown WF15 8BE	4out of 4	426 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hartshead Junior and Infant School School Lane , Hartshead WF15 8AW	3out of 4	1,117 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School Headlands Road , WF15 6PR	3out of 4	1,380 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School School Street , Norristhorpe WF15 7AW	3out of 4	1,502 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Bank Academy Taylor Hall Lane , WF14 0HW	- not rated	1,567 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX	3out of 4	889 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ	2out of 4	1,553 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH	1out of 4	2,628 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH	4out of 4	2,805 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ	3out of 4	3,669 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	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	3out of 4	5,401 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ	4out of 4	815 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pivot Acadmey Rawfolds Way , Cleckheaton BD19 5LJ	- not rated	2,385 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD	- not rated	2,831 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA	- not rated	2,923 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS	4out of 4	3,517 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Food For Thought	163 Roberttown Lane, Roberttown	60 yd
All Saints Church	Bullace Trees Lane, Roberttown	288 yd
Route 62 Cafe & Sandwich Bar	Route 62 Cafe And Sandwich Bar, 206 Huddersfield Road	467 yd
Mirfield Garden Centre	Whiteleys Garden Centre, Far Common Road	839 yd
TreeTops	Hollybank School, Roe Head	1,022 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roberttown Working Mens Club	Roberttown Lane, Roberttown	89 yd
The New Inn	New Inn, 139 Roberttown Lane	144 yd
Liversedge Cricket Club	Roberttown Lane, Roberttown	185 yd
The Star Inn	223 Roberttown Lane, Roberttown	224 yd
The Yew Tree (FORMER)	The Meadows Childcare, 195 Huddersfield Road	622 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Persicos	Peroicos Pizza, 162 Roberttown Lane	88 yd
New Bismillah	160 Roberttown Lane, Roberttown	89 yd
Qin's Kitchen	Qins Kitchen, 202 Huddersfield Road	466 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Local Unit 1, Fountain Court		447 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Liversedge Cricket Club ROBERTTOWN LANE	grass pitches	210 yd
Roberttown Cofe Voluntary Controlled Junior And Infant School CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	539 yd
Liversedge Tennis Club RICHMOND PARK AVENUE	tennis courts	781 yd
Spen Valley High School ROBERTTOWN LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	850 yd
Norristhorpe Recreation Ground NORRISTHORPE LANE	grass pitches	965 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	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

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	74.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	93.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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