Fairfield Road is in Heckmondwike and in Kirklees district. WF16 9NP 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 Fairfield Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF16 9NZ, WF16 9FD, WF16 9RJ, WF16 9NS, WF16 9LA, WF16 9NR, WF16 9NN, WF16 9PA, WF16 9NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF16 9NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.5% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 37.1% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 47.5% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 51.1% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.1% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 9.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 17.1% | 16.6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 20.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 26.6% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 13.8% | 19.5% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 16.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.1% | 70.3% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 89% | 87.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 87% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.5% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Road was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% lower than the Heckmondwike average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfield Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Heckmondwike and the 343rd lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Fairfield Road, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-12-06 | £205,359 |
| 3 Fairfield Road, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2023-06-22 | £160,330 |
| 59 Fairfield Road, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-09-08 | £202,939 |
| 31 Fairfield Road, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-12-13 | £269,405 |
| 61 Fairfield Road, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-11-12 | £322,839 |
WF16 9NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 162 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , WF17 8BN | 1out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 768 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,873 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 | 2,069 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 | 739 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 2,284 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 | 138 yd | |
| Braai | 225-227 Healey Lane, Healey | 775 yd | |
| Esto's | Laher Catering Ltd, 35 High Street | 991 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 4 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 1,012 yd | |
| Samarkand Indian Restaurant | 17-19 High Street, Heckmondwike | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Bowling Club | Green Avenue, Heckmondwike | 441 yd | |
| Brighton Street Working Mens Club | Brighton Street, Heckmondwike | 578 yd | |
| Common Road WMC | Common Road Working Mens Club, 22 Common Road | 623 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club | Cemetery Road, Heckmondwike | 650 yd | |
| George Inn | 170 Healey Lane, Healey | 899 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 | |
| Harlequins Pizza | 57 Batley Road, Heckmondwike | 639 yd | |
| Kashmir Take Away | 62 Batley Road, Heckmondwike | 639 yd | |
| Smilers Sandwich Bar | 154 High Street, Heckmondwike | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Northgate Centre, Northgate | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 488 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 488 yd | |
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Lee Side School Fields LEE FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 833 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 834 yd | |
| White Lee Football Ground SMITHIES MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.