Highlands is in Liversedge and in Kirklees district. WF15 8DS 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 Highlands, Liversedge, WF15 8DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF15 8DR, WF15 8BZ, WF15 8DG, WF15 8BU, WF15 8DD, WF15 8DB, WF15 8BX, WF15 8BY, BD19 5JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF15 8DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.6% | 26.2% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 48.7% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14.1% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 8.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 42.3% | 40.1% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 16% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 33.5% | 19.1% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 13.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 10.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 22.3% | 12.4% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 23.9% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.6% | 91.6% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.1% | 96.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highlands was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Cleckheaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highlands has the 34th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Cleckheaton and the 646th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Highlands, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-02-09 | £520,941 |
| 14 Highlands, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2011-07-28 | £502,158 |
| 18 Highlands, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-12-03 | £361,248 |
| 10 Highlands, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 1996-03-01 | £392,122 |
| 14 Highlands, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £89,950 | 1995-01-06 | £402,329 |
WF15 8DS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF15 8DS 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 4,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School Hightown Road , WF15 8BL | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Park Community School St. Peg Lane , BD19 3SA | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School Eighth Avenue , Hightown WF15 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Moorbottom , BD19 6AD | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy South Parade , BD19 3AE | 2out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liversedge Secondary School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Middle School Bradford Road , Gomersal BD19 4BE | - not rated | 4,093 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 | 5,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 5,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks 2 Bullace Trees Lane , WF15 7PF | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Moor School Halifax Road , BD19 6LP | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 3,587 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Luli | 399 Halifax Road, Hightown | 486 yd | |
| Parmars (Yorkshire) Ltd | Parmars Restaurant And Bar, 471 Halifax Road | 559 yd | |
| Bennett's Cafe & Bistro | The Garden Coffee Lounge, Croft Farm | 800 yd | |
| Eve's Cafe | Cleckheaton Memorial Park, Greenside | 866 yd | |
| Cafe Dango | Rawfolds One, Spen Valley Industrial Park | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liversedge A F C | Quaker Lane, Hightown | 316 yd | |
| Hightown Sports Club | The High Town, 475 Halifax Road | 559 yd | |
| The Cross Keys | 283 Halifax Road, Hightown | 725 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel, 21 Westgate | 851 yd | |
| The Marsh, | Marsh Hotel, 28 Bradford Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo's Brunch Box | Jos Brunch Box, 586 Halifax Road | 529 yd | |
| Oriental Wok | 4 Clarence Street, Cleckheaton | 709 yd | |
| Roast | Bookat At The Ribbon Tree, 19 Westgate | 870 yd | |
| Mama Roma | Mama Rosa, 23 Westgate | 871 yd | |
| Burger Bistro & Pizza Republic | Pizza Republic, 15 Westgate | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liversedge Fc (Clayborn) Quaker Lane | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Princess Mary Rugby Field PRIMROSE LANE | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.