| Council | Kirklees |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a Yorkshire and the Humber town 20% above the national average. |
The average house price in Heckmondwike is £179,877, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Heckmondwike house price trends over the last 30 years.
£179,877
£262,335
£79,136
£192,904
£146,811
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 above average crime rate for a Yorkshire and the Humber town, with around 90 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 20% above the national average, and about average for West Yorkshire.
What are the best schools in Heckmondwike?
Heckmondwike has 48 schools nearby. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Carlinghow Academy and Birstall Primary Academy. Note: 6 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.