Russell Close, Heckmondwike, WF16 0EG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF16 0EG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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	48.1%	49.1%	1.0%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	51.9%	50.9%	-1.0%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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 0EG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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	24.8%	28%	3.2%	37.9%	-9.9%
Married: Opposite sex	56.9%	56.8%	-0.1%	44.2%	12.6%
Separated	2.9%	1.2%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	8.4%	7.8%	-0.6%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	6.9%	6.2%	-0.7%	6.1%	0.1%

Health

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	48.4%	46.1%	-2.3%	48.4%	-2.3%
Good health	36.2%	36.1%	-0.1%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	11.3%	13.6%	2.3%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	3.9%	3.3%	-0.6%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 19.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.3%	23.3%	-3.0%	18.2%	5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	9.7%	-5.3%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	18.3%	2.6%	13.4%	4.9%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	6.6%	0.4%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	20.2%	5.2%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	18.2%	19.1%	0.9%	33.8%	-14.7%
Other	3.6%	2.7%	-0.9%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61% 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)
Chinese	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	20.2%	33.4%	13.2%	2.7%	30.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
White	75.7%	61%	-14.7%	81.4%	-20.4%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.5% 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	89.9%	87.5%	-2.4%	83.2%	4.3%
European Union	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	8.9%	9.7%	0.8%	5.6%	4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.9%	87.5%	-2.4%	83.2%	4.3%
10+ Years	0.6%	10%	9.4%	9.8%	0.2%
5-10 Years	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	2.1%	0.6%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.1%	37.2%	-13.1%
Christian	39%	46.2%	-7.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	33.2%	6.5%	26.7%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Russell Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Close was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% lower than the Heckmondwike average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Russell Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike and the 528th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WF16 0EG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Russell Close are based on 74 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kirklees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Russell Close, Heckmondwike, WF16 0EG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF16 0EG

Average Price
£178,358

Semi-Detached
£177,172

Terraced
£172,302

Detached
£280,378

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£122,712

Estimated Average Property Prices for Russell Close

Average Price
£190,562

Semi-Detached
£190,274

Terraced
£176,910

Detached
£288,719

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£126,475

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Russell CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 Russell Close, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-09-30	£188,870
3 Russell Close, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2024-01-26	£152,497
29 Russell Close, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2023-03-10	£162,006
28 Russell Close, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-05-09	£172,930
19 Russell Close, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£146,000	2021-08-10	£178,957

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF16 0EG

Employment

WF16 0EG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	19
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	41
Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	19
Construction	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Transport and storage	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU	4out of 4	2,353 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN	3out of 4	406 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA	3out of 4	767 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX	3out of 4	822 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ	3out of 4	958 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , WF17 8BN	1out of 4	986 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH	4out of 4	556 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE	3out of 4	1,805 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL	1out of 4	1,917 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX	3out of 4	2,499 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ	3out of 4	2,723 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD	3out of 4	2,605 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	588 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS	4out of 4	901 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS	3out of 4	1,857 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA	- not rated	1,919 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL	- not rated	2,228 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tasty Thali Ltd	64 Halifax Road, Staincliffe	826 yd
Esto's	Laher Catering Ltd, 35 High Street	855 yd
Cafe Han	7 Oldfield Lane, Heckmondwike	859 yd
Ponderosa Rtc Park Farm	Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike	872 yd
Volunteers Coffee Shops	Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road	880 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
George Hotel	76 Moor End Lane, Dewsbury Moor	415 yd
Butchers Arms	Halifax Road, Staincliffe	536 yd
Crown Hotel	78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe	568 yd
Common Road WMC	Common Road Working Mens Club, 22 Common Road	667 yd
Heckmondwike Bowling Club	Green Avenue, Heckmondwike	794 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bev's	Tonys Sandwich Box, 17 Dewsbury Gate Road	471 yd
Pizza Palace	1 Moor End Lane, Dewsbury Moor	479 yd
Smilers Sandwich Bar	154 High Street, Heckmondwike	496 yd
Lahore Fisheries	74 Dewsbury Gate Road, Dewsbury	541 yd
Harlequins Pizza	57 Batley Road, Heckmondwike	546 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heckmondwike Grammar School (Cawley Lane Playing Fields) Cawley Lane	grass pitches	255 yd
Heckmondwike Grammar School HIGH STREET	artificial grass pitch	638 yd
The Branch Christian School (Closed) Thomas Street		715 yd
Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD	grass pitches	745 yd
Heckmondwike Masonic Hall Ltd. MARKET STREET		851 yd
Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD	grass pitches, squash courts	861 yd
Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD		861 yd
Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE	grass pitches	966 yd
Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE	grass pitches	986 yd
Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD		1,001 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	84.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	104.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.