| Council | Kirklees |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
£163,132
£254,962
£69,449
£178,406
£134,009
Is Heckmondwike a nice place to live?
Heckmondwike is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.
How safe is Heckmondwike?
Heckmondwike has an average crime rate of 121.1 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near B6117 and Market Street, as reported by West Yorkshire Police.
What are the best schools in Heckmondwike?
Heckmondwike has 42 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Roberttown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School, Batley Girls' High School, St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include The Mirfield Free Grammar and Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Heckmondwike?
The majority of residents in Heckmondwike identify as White (British) (62%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (86%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.