Church Lane is in Heckmondwike and in Kirklees district. WF16 0AT 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 Church Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF16 0AQ, WF16 0AR, WF16 0AX, WF16 0AE, WF16 0AZ, WF16 0JR, WF16 0JD, WF16 0AF, WF16 0AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF16 0AT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 49% | 47.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51% | 52.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 WF16 0AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 37% | 33.1% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 52.3% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 7.5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 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 | 51.5% | 47.4% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 34.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 26.4% | 23.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 26.1% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 25.2% | 37.7% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 35.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 70.9% | 52.3% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -29.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 83.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 83.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 83.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.6% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 42.8% | 6.5% | 36.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 114.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% higher than the Heckmondwike average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 22nd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike and the 365th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Church Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2022-11-11 | £176,539 |
| 29 Church Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-06-10 | £157,099 |
| 31 Church Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2022-02-03 | £173,425 |
| 31 Church Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-07-28 | £148,172 |
| 29 Church Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2017-01-25 | £191,177 |
WF16 0AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | - not rated | 209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Junior School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 1out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | - not rated | 449 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | - not rated | 127 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liversedge Secondary School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 2,997 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 4,067 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP | - not rated | 4,426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 4,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 2,801 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 | 2,790 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 | 170 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esto's | Laher Catering Ltd, 35 High Street | 155 yd | |
| Samarkand Indian Restaurant | 17-19 High Street, Heckmondwike | 193 yd | |
| Cafe Han | 7 Oldfield Lane, Heckmondwike | 208 yd | |
| Cafe 54 | 54 Market Place, High Street | 267 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 4 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 62 Market Place, Westgate | 267 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Masonic Hall | Market Street, Heckmondwike | 300 yd | |
| Wike Horse | 77 Market Place, Market Street | 325 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club | Cemetery Road, Heckmondwike | 336 yd | |
| Comrades Club | 15 Regent Street, Heckmondwike | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 16 High Street, Heckmondwike | 58 yd | |
| B.E.ST Sandwich Shop | 4 Tower Buildings, High Street | 58 yd | |
| Taza Grill | 42 Oldfield Lane, Heckmondwike | 166 yd | |
| Kwan Gam | 59 High Street, Heckmondwike | 171 yd | |
| Ace Burgers and Desserts | Ace Burgers And Desserts, 5 High Street | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 423 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | Morrisons, 17 Union Street | 493 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 114 yd |
| Heckmondwike Masonic Hall Ltd. MARKET STREET | 301 yd | |
| The Branch Christian School (Closed) Thomas Street | 375 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 434 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 434 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School (Cawley Lane Playing Fields) Cawley Lane | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Firth Park FIRTH PARK FIRTH PARK WESTGATE | cycling, tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Beck Lane Football Ground LITTLETOWN FC LITTLETOWN FC BECK LANE | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Milton Road Rec MILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 773 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 | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.