The Grove is in Heckmondwike and in Kirklees district. WF16 9DF is located in the Liversedge and Gomersal 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 The Grove, Heckmondwike, WF16 9DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF16 9BZ, WF16 9DE, WF16 9DG, WF16 9BY, WF16 9DA, WF16 9BX, WF16 9DQ, WF16 9BU, WF16 9AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF16 9DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF16 9DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42% | 49.8% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 31.8% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 7.3% | -7.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 50% | 46.6% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.1% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 14% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 9DF this area, 32.9% 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 32.9% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 19.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 14.6% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 17.8% | 11.0% | 2.7% | 15.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.7% | 78% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 97.3% | 91% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 91.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 19.6% | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grove was 135.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% higher than the Heckmondwike average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Grove has the 17th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike and the 288th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 The Grove, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-02-06 | £122,590 |
| 96 The Grove, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2014-07-17 | £153,492 |
| 82 The Grove, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2013-01-18 | £94,084 |
| 94 The Grove, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2009-01-23 | £213,780 |
| 96 The Grove, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £43,500 | 2002-08-12 | £142,722 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 4,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy Vernon Road , WF15 6HU | 2out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School Bradford Road , WF15 6LP | 3out of 4 | 1,243 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 | 1,274 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 | 1,412 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 3,446 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 | 2,850 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 | 1,178 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pivot Acadmey Rawfolds Way , Cleckheaton BD19 5LJ | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 2,844 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 | 304 yd | |
| Meadow Green Bistro | Meadow Green, Dale Lane | 942 yd | |
| Shama Heckmondwike Ltd | 192 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 982 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 4 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Inn | 92 Oxford Road, Gomersal | 640 yd | |
| The Liversedge | 64 Leeds Road, Littletown | 724 yd | |
| Brighton Street Working Mens Club | Brighton Street, Heckmondwike | 728 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | Bulls Head Inn, Quarry Road | 770 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | 226 White Lee Road, White Lee | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Life | 150 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 151 yd | |
| Pizza Passion Outlet | Pizza Passion, 1A Leeds Old Road | 175 yd | |
| Six Lanes Ends Fisheries | 94 New North Road, Heckmondwike | 399 yd | |
| Tandoori Express Unit 8 | Heckmondwike Trade Centre, New North Road | 735 yd | |
| Fryer Tucks | Friar Tucks, 152 Leeds Road | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Side School Fields LEE FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,085 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 1,085 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.