Princes Street is in Heckmondwike and in Kirklees district. WF16 0BQ 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 Princes Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF16 0BH, WF16 0BG, WF16 0ED, WF16 0BL, WF16 0BE, WF16 0BJ, WF16 0DZ, WF16 0DG, WF16 0BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF16 0BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 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 | 29.7% | 35.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 46.8% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 8.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.1% | 40.5% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.5% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 15% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around WF16 0BQ this area, 35.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 35.1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 14.4% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 16.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.9% 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 | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 63.4% | 60% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 57.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 34% | 30.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -50.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 71.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 71.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.7% | 26.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 21.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 71.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 21.8% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.9% | 1.9% | -21.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 15% | 46.2% | -31.2% |
| Muslim | 62.8% | 6.5% | 56.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Street was 117.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.6% higher than the Heckmondwike average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princes Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike and the 355th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Princes Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,500 | 2016-12-15 | £138,622 |
| 2 Princes Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-03-17 | £126,084 |
| 18 Princes Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2013-12-19 | £148,720 |
| 8 Princes Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2010-07-16 | £149,176 |
| 16 Princes Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2007-05-02 | £154,147 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Looking after home or family | 59 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 3out of 4 | 105 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , WF17 8BN | 1out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community 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 | 4out of 4 | 242 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | 3out of 4 | 2,488 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 | 244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 2,267 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 | 607 yd | |
| Samarkand Indian Restaurant | 17-19 High Street, Heckmondwike | 646 yd | |
| Cafe Han | 7 Oldfield Lane, Heckmondwike | 652 yd | |
| Cafe 54 | 54 Market Place, High Street | 719 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 4 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Bowling Club | Green Avenue, Heckmondwike | 406 yd | |
| Common Road WMC | Common Road Working Mens Club, 22 Common Road | 481 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club | Cemetery Road, Heckmondwike | 557 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 693 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smilers Sandwich Bar | 154 High Street, Heckmondwike | 248 yd | |
| Harlequins Pizza | 57 Batley Road, Heckmondwike | 326 yd | |
| Kashmir Take Away | 62 Batley Road, Heckmondwike | 326 yd | |
| Kwan Gam | 59 High Street, Heckmondwike | 358 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 16 High Street, Heckmondwike | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 855 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | Morrisons, 17 Union Street | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 346 yd |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School (Cawley Lane Playing Fields) Cawley Lane | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 476 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 476 yd | |
| The Branch Christian School (Closed) Thomas Street | 660 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Masonic Hall Ltd. MARKET STREET | 704 yd | |
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 898 yd | |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.