Living in WF16, Kirklees
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WF16 in Kirklees. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Kirklees: £205,773, up 5.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around WF16
43 recorded home sales on the streets around central WF16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £135,000 and a range from £32,500 to £318,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 KING STREET, WF16 9LN | terraced | £115,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| FLAT 12 THE LAWNS HIGH STREET, WF16 0AL | flat-maisonette | £32,500 | 2026-04-16 |
| 33 LONGFIELD ROAD, WF16 9EJ | semi-detached | £120,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 78 HIGH STREET, WF16 0AJ | terraced | £128,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 9 ELDON STREET, WF16 9HX | detached | £150,000 | 2026-01-09 |
| 8 GROVE ROAD, WF16 0BB | terraced | £175,000 | 2025-12-19 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
65 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
44 state primary and 10 state secondary schools within range, plus 6 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
6 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Furqaan Preparatory School, Brian Jackson College, Cambridge Street School, Rida Boys High School, Rida Girls High School, The Branch Christian School.
All 6 fee-paying schools near WF16, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 20.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 17.5% |
| Professional occupations | 12.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.5% |
| Skilled trades | 9.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
359 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WF16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Kirklees's figures.
Common questions about WF16
What is the average house price in WF16?
The average sold price in Kirklees is £205,773 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WF16?
Prices in Kirklees are up 5.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WF16?
The median of 43 recorded sales around central WF16 in the last 2 years is £135,000, ranging from £32,500 to £318,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WF16?
65 schools sit within 3 miles of central WF16, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WF16?
359 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WF16 at risk of flooding?
Central WF16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WF16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £135,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 359 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WF16 safe?
359 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WF16 or WF15, WF16 or WF17, WF16 or WF13.
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