Berwick Avenue is in Heckmondwike and in Kirklees district. WF16 9AE 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 Berwick Avenue, Heckmondwike, WF16 9AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF16 9AG, WF16 9AB, WF16 9AQ, WF16 9AN, WF16 9AH, WF16 9AF, WF16 9PR, WF16 9AJ, WF16 9AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF16 9AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 52.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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% | 36.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 43% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 8.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 42.5% | 49.4% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 30.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 17.8% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 14% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 24.4% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 10.7% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 96% | 82.2% | -13.8% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 95.7% | 95% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berwick Avenue was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% lower than the Heckmondwike average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Berwick Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike and the 268th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Berwick Avenue, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-03-05 | £185,512 |
| 26 Berwick Avenue, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2024-01-19 | £252,710 |
| 21 Berwick Avenue, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2023-12-04 | £251,952 |
| 20 Berwick Avenue, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2023-11-01 | £244,215 |
| 6 Berwick Avenue, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-06-14 | £240,216 |
WF16 9AE 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 4,069 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 | 562 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy Vernon Road , WF15 6HU | 2out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Shirley Avenue , Gomersal BD19 4NA | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 3,471 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 | 2,416 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 | 745 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pivot Acadmey Rawfolds Way , Cleckheaton BD19 5LJ | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 2,703 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shama Heckmondwike Ltd | 192 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 615 yd | |
| Meadow Green Bistro | Meadow Green, Dale Lane | 616 yd | |
| Strada Cafe | 136 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Inn | 226 White Lee Road, White Lee | 605 yd | |
| Brighton Street Working Mens Club | Brighton Street, Heckmondwike | 700 yd | |
| California Inn | 92 Oxford Road, Gomersal | 897 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club | Cemetery Road, Heckmondwike | 1,010 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Bowling Club | Green Avenue, Heckmondwike | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryer Tucks | Friar Tucks, 152 Leeds Road | 415 yd | |
| Tasty Life | 150 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 465 yd | |
| Pizza Passion Outlet | Pizza Passion, 1A Leeds Old Road | 487 yd | |
| Dale Lane Fisheries | 3 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 611 yd | |
| Freddy's Express | 5 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 611 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Side School Fields LEE FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| White Lee Football Ground SMITHIES MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 970 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 970 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.