Peel Street is in Heckmondwike and in Kirklees district. WF16 9JE 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 Peel Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 9JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF16 9LT, WF16 9LS, WF16 9LW, WF16 9JB, WF16 9LL, WF16 9LP, WF16 9JA, WF16 9LR, WF16 9LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF16 9JE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 45.5% | 48.9% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 54.5% | 51.1% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 9JE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 39.7% | 35.3% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 52.1% | 6.4% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 43% | 40.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 39.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 9JE this area, 30.3% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 30.3% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 14.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 10.2% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 20.1% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 19% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 32.7% | 53.4% | 20.7% | 2.7% | 50.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 61.2% | 42.3% | -18.9% | 81.4% | -39.1% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 77.9% | 75.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.8% | 20.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 14.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 75.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.4% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 2.4% | -11.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 17.3% | 46.2% | -28.9% |
| Muslim | 51.3% | 6.5% | 44.8% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peel Street was 77.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% lower than the Heckmondwike average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peel Street has the 37th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike and the 616th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Peel Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2025-02-28 | £98,559 |
| 5 Peel Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2024-04-12 | £95,113 |
| 7 Peel Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2023-06-30 | £101,268 |
| 16 Peel Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2023-05-15 | £64,725 |
| 10 Peel Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-04-26 | £86,974 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,581 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 | 456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School School Street , Norristhorpe WF15 7AW | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School Headlands Road , WF15 6PR | 3out of 4 | 1,416 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 | 687 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 3,003 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 670 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pivot Acadmey Rawfolds Way , Cleckheaton BD19 5LJ | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 2,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 4 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 191 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | 2 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 218 yd | |
| Cherry Tree Rooms | 7-9 Westgate, Heckmondwike | 338 yd | |
| Anzis Treats N Eats | 10b Union Street, Heckmondwike | 380 yd | |
| Cafe 54 | 54 Market Place, High Street | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate 23 Ltd | Westgate 23, 23 Westgate | 339 yd | |
| Comrades Club | 15 Regent Street, Heckmondwike | 357 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club | Cemetery Road, Heckmondwike | 381 yd | |
| Brighton Street Working Mens Club | Brighton Street, Heckmondwike | 384 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 62 Market Place, Westgate | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Rays | 16-18 Albion Street, Heckmondwike | 86 yd | |
| Tandoori Express Unit 8 | Heckmondwike Trade Centre, New North Road | 160 yd | |
| Caputo's Pizzeria | 11A Greenside, Heckmondwike | 226 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 11 Greenside | 230 yd | |
| Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway | 1-5 Cemetery Road, Heckmondwike | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 218 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | Morrisons, 17 Union Street | 363 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Firth Park FIRTH PARK FIRTH PARK WESTGATE | cycling, tennis courts | 394 yd |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 552 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 552 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 600 yd |
| Heckmondwike Masonic Hall Ltd. MARKET STREET | 619 yd | |
| Beck Lane Football Ground LITTLETOWN FC LITTLETOWN FC BECK LANE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| The Branch Christian School (Closed) Thomas Street | 806 yd | |
| Milton Road Rec MILTON ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School (Cawley Lane Playing Fields) Cawley Lane | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 168.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.