Area guide · West Yorkshire
Living in Heckmondwike
A snapshot of life in Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
At a glance
Heckmondwike is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 13,368. The average house price is £170,032 and the overall crime rate is 89.2 per 1,000 residents.
Where Heckmondwike ranks
Population
13,368
Avg House Price
£170,032
Crime Rate
89.2/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
489 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£29,058
Median Age
41.7
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Heckmondwike's detached homes (£256,250) command roughly 4.0× the price of a flat (£64,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Heckmondwike prices have risen 33% over the last 9 years (£127,755 → £170,032).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £256,250 | £271,000 | 18 |
| Semi-Detached | £172,265 | £175,000 | 63 |
| Terraced | £149,758 | £146,000 | 60 |
| Flat | £64,750 | £65,000 | 4 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Heckmondwike is 89.2 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Heckmondwike: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 3 |
| Primary | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Secondary | Good |
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy | Primary | Inadequate |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | Good |
Broadband & Connectivity
Heckmondwike averages 489 Mbps — 389% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Heckmondwike homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 53.4% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 68.5 |
| % Rated C or Above | 53.4% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,223 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 13,368 |
| Median Age | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,058 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% |
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How does Heckmondwike stack up against its neighbours?
Ackworth Moor Top
vsHeckmondwike
- House price
- £195,568 · £170,032
- Crime rate
- 108 · 89.2
- Distance
- 14.2 mi
Baildon
vsHeckmondwike
- House price
- £293,681 · £170,032
- Crime rate
- 119.8 · 89.2
- Distance
- 10.4 mi
Barnsley
vsHeckmondwike
- House price
- £199,362 · £170,032
- Crime rate
- 94.8 · 89.2
- Distance
- 13.3 mi
Barugh Green and Redbrook
vsHeckmondwike
- House price
- £255,492 · £170,032
- Crime rate
- 94.8 · 89.2
- Distance
- 11.8 mi
Batley
vsHeckmondwike
- House price
- £192,201 · £170,032
- Crime rate
- 89.2 · 89.2
- Distance
- 1.4 mi
Bingley
vsHeckmondwike
- House price
- £263,085 · £170,032
- Crime rate
- 119.6 · 89.2
- Distance
- 11.7 mi