Second Avenue is in Liversedge and in Kirklees district. WF15 8JG is located in the Liversedge and Gomersal 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 Second Avenue, Liversedge, WF15 8JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF15 8ND, WF15 8JQ, WF15 8JU, WF15 8JX, WF15 8JY, WF15 8DT, WF15 8JF, WF15 8JH, WF15 8DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF15 8JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 37.5% | 33.2% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 50.4% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 46% | 51.3% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 32% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 31.9% | 16.9% | -15.0% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 26.8% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 95.4% | 88.5% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 96.9% | 91.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 91.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Second Avenue was 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% lower than the Cleckheaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Second Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Cleckheaton and the 474th lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Second Avenue, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2026-01-30 | £154,295 |
| 12 Second Avenue, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-12-17 | £168,864 |
| 12 Second Avenue, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2016-10-24 | £130,349 |
| 44 Second Avenue, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,500 | 2016-09-07 | £148,616 |
| 1 Second Avenue, Liversedge, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2016-04-29 | £120,499 |
WF15 8JG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 172 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 5,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School Eighth Avenue , Hightown WF15 8LD | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School Hightown Road , WF15 8BL | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Moorbottom , BD19 6AD | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartshead Junior and Infant School School Lane , Hartshead WF15 8AW | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy South Parade , BD19 3AE | 2out of 4 | 1,528 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 | 1,735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liversedge Secondary School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ | - not rated | 3,580 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP | - not rated | 380 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 3,900 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 3,926 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,816 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,687 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks 2 Bullace Trees Lane , WF15 7PF | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 4,237 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parmars (Yorkshire) Ltd | Parmars Restaurant And Bar, 471 Halifax Road | 356 yd | |
| Casa Luli | 399 Halifax Road, Hightown | 731 yd | |
| Bennett's Cafe & Bistro | The Garden Coffee Lounge, Croft Farm | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hightown Sports Club | The High Town, 475 Halifax Road | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo's Brunch Box | Jos Brunch Box, 586 Halifax Road | 347 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 | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.