HeckmondwikeWF16
Kirklees · Yorkshire and The Humber
WF16 (Heckmondwike) in West Yorkshire has experienced moderate price appreciation over the past five years, with property values growing at a 4.1% compound annual rate while rental yields expanded at 5.2% annually. The district scores 52.3 out of 100 on market trajectory metrics, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. Population growth remains limited at 0.7% over the five-year period, suggesting relatively stable demand. The area is classified at the pre-cursor stage of gentrification, indicating early-stage urban transition characteristics without established widespread renovation activity. These metrics present a mixed picture: rental growth outpacing capital appreciation alongside constrained population expansion and nascent regeneration signals warrant examination of local employment drivers and infrastructure developments before investment consideration.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Heckmondwike · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.9 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by demand.
Heckmondwike (WF16) common questions
Is Heckmondwike up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Heckmondwike (WF16) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 53/100 (Strong), in the top 32% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Heckmondwike safe?
Heckmondwike has a safety score of 68/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Heckmondwike?
The average property price in Heckmondwike (WF16) is £211k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Heckmondwike?
The median monthly rent in Heckmondwike (WF16) is £725 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Heckmondwike?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leeds (LS18), Dewsbury (WF13), Leeds (LS5), Bradford (BD3), Bradford (BD10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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