Cawley Lane is in Heckmondwike and in Kirklees district. WF16 0BN 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 Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF16 0EF, WF16 0QA, WF16 0DB, WF16 0BW, WF16 0BJ, WF16 0BP, WF16 0BS, WF16 0DD, WF16 0BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF16 0BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 0BN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 28.2% | 26.9% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 54.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 44.9% | 47.6% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 36.2% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.8% | 16.7% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 10.2% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 10.2% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 36.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 15.5% | 26.7% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 24.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 79.8% | 56.8% | -23.0% | 81.4% | -24.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 92% | 81.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 11.1% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 81.7% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.8% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 33% | 6.5% | 26.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cawley Lane was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Heckmondwike average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cawley Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike and the 216th lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-09-03 | £178,786 |
| 48 Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-03-10 | £177,831 |
| 21 Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-08-24 | £177,074 |
| 44 Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2016-10-10 | £174,574 |
| 21 Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2016-01-15 | £184,467 |
WF16 0BN 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 1out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | - not rated | 355 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Junior School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | - not rated | 380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | - not rated | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 447 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | - not rated | 447 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,904 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 | 2,721 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 3,363 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 4,199 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP | - not rated | 4,872 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 4,925 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 | 2,319 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 | 2,647 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 | 482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 2,035 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 | 625 yd | |
| Cafe Han | 7 Oldfield Lane, Heckmondwike | 628 yd | |
| Samarkand Indian Restaurant | 17-19 High Street, Heckmondwike | 655 yd | |
| Cafe 54 | 54 Market Place, High Street | 728 yd | |
| Ponderosa Rtc Park Farm | Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Hotel | 76 Moor End Lane, Dewsbury Moor | 628 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Bowling Club | Green Avenue, Heckmondwike | 652 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Masonic Hall | Market Street, Heckmondwike | 653 yd | |
| Common Road WMC | Common Road Working Mens Club, 22 Common Road | 702 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club | Cemetery Road, Heckmondwike | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smilers Sandwich Bar | 154 High Street, Heckmondwike | 483 yd | |
| Kwan Gam | 59 High Street, Heckmondwike | 484 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 16 High Street, Heckmondwike | 536 yd | |
| B.E.ST Sandwich Shop | 4 Tower Buildings, High Street | 536 yd | |
| Harlequins Pizza | 57 Batley Road, Heckmondwike | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 903 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | Morrisons, 17 Union Street | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School (Cawley Lane Playing Fields) Cawley Lane | grass pitches | 97 yd |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 420 yd |
| The Branch Christian School (Closed) Thomas Street | 509 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Masonic Hall Ltd. MARKET STREET | 626 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 695 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 695 yd | |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Milton Road Rec MILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Beck Lane Football Ground LITTLETOWN FC LITTLETOWN FC BECK LANE | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.