Curwen Crescent is in Heckmondwike and in Kirklees district. WF16 9AS 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 Curwen Crescent, Heckmondwike, WF16 9AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF16 9AR, WF16 9AP, WF16 9PH, WF16 9AT, WF16 9AU, WF16 9AW, WF16 9PG, WF16 9AX, WF16 9PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF16 9AS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 50.3% | 53.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 31.8% | 29.6% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 44.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 9% | 10.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 34.9% | 30.3% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -18.1% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 40.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 22.4% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around WF16 9AS this area, 33.5% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 33.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 17.9% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 14.7% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.6% | 76.3% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 94% | 85.3% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 11.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 85.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10.8% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curwen Crescent was 101.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% lower than the Heckmondwike average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Curwen Crescent has the 33rd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike and the 449th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Curwen Crescent, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-10-28 | £118,761 |
| 23 Curwen Crescent, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2020-09-10 | £169,395 |
| 27 Curwen Crescent, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2017-04-10 | £159,300 |
| 5 Curwen Crescent, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2011-12-02 | £154,131 |
| 14 Curwen Crescent, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2009-12-22 | £156,123 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 3,708 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 | 456 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , WF17 8BN | 1out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy Vernon Road , WF15 6HU | 2out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,114 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 | 542 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Green Bistro | Meadow Green, Dale Lane | 245 yd | |
| Shama Heckmondwike Ltd | 192 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 684 yd | |
| Strada Cafe | 136 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 901 yd | |
| Braai | 225-227 Healey Lane, Healey | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Inn | 226 White Lee Road, White Lee | 613 yd | |
| Brighton Street Working Mens Club | Brighton Street, Heckmondwike | 634 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Bowling Club | Green Avenue, Heckmondwike | 754 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club | Cemetery Road, Heckmondwike | 859 yd | |
| Common Road WMC | Common Road Working Mens Club, 22 Common Road | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Lane Fisheries | 3 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 214 yd | |
| Freddy's Express | 5 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 214 yd | |
| Fryer Tucks | Friar Tucks, 152 Leeds Road | 519 yd | |
| Tasty Life | 150 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 751 yd | |
| Pizza Passion Outlet | Pizza Passion, 1A Leeds Old Road | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Side School Fields LEE FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 752 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 752 yd | |
| White Lee Football Ground SMITHIES MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 955 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 | 161.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.