Field Close is in Heckmondwike and in Kirklees district. WF16 9AD 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 Field Close, Heckmondwike, WF16 9AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF16 9DB, WF16 9AB, WF16 9AA, WF16 9DA, WF16 9AG, WF16 9DE, WF16 9HE, WF16 9PT, WF16 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF16 9AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46% | 48.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 9AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 25.3% | 31.2% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 55.1% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 52.5% | 51.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 31.7% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 18.8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 12.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 22.9% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 20.9% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 11% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.8% | 84.2% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.7% | 95.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Field Close was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Heckmondwike average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Field Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike and the 368th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Field Close, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-10-12 | £207,169 |
| 4 Field Close, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2023-08-18 | £246,064 |
| 7 Field Close, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-05-11 | £207,981 |
| 2 Field Close, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2023-01-27 | £229,146 |
| 28 Field Close, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-09-06 | £213,909 |
WF16 9AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 4,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 773 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy Vernon Road , WF15 6HU | 2out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Shirley Avenue , Gomersal BD19 4NA | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,428 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,620 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pivot Acadmey Rawfolds Way , Cleckheaton BD19 5LJ | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strada Cafe | 136 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 442 yd | |
| Meadow Green Bistro | Meadow Green, Dale Lane | 725 yd | |
| Shama Heckmondwike Ltd | 192 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 808 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 4 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Street Working Mens Club | Brighton Street, Heckmondwike | 629 yd | |
| California Inn | 92 Oxford Road, Gomersal | 796 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | 226 White Lee Road, White Lee | 809 yd | |
| The Liversedge | 64 Leeds Road, Littletown | 849 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | Bulls Head Inn, Quarry Road | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Life | 150 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 255 yd | |
| Pizza Passion Outlet | Pizza Passion, 1A Leeds Old Road | 278 yd | |
| Six Lanes Ends Fisheries | 94 New North Road, Heckmondwike | 445 yd | |
| Fryer Tucks | Friar Tucks, 152 Leeds Road | 613 yd | |
| Tandoori Express Unit 8 | Heckmondwike Trade Centre, New North Road | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Side School Fields LEE FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 954 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 954 yd | |
| White Lee Football Ground SMITHIES MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 983 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 | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| 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 | 38.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.