Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WF16 postcode area, covering Heckmondwike and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£104,853
Median price
£90,000
5-year trend
+38.9%
Total sales
6,201
The WF16 area has 306 individual postcodes with 6,201 registered sales. Prices are +73.6% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Heckmondwike. The five-year price movement is +38.9%.
WF16 averages £104,853, placing it in the affordable category, +73.6% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 6,201 recorded sales across 306 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WF16 is +38.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WF16 9HG
£104,386 avg · 167 sales
WF16 9FD
£146,624 avg · 137 sales
WF16 9NZ
£102,415 avg · 122 sales
WF16 9RJ
£81,186 avg · 113 sales
WF16 9FB
£172,794 avg · 108 sales
WF16 9DU
£122,226 avg · 107 sales
WF16 0BX
£85,176 avg · 102 sales
WF16 9EJ
£92,922 avg · 84 sales
WF16 0NE
£142,128 avg · 83 sales
This WF16 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WF16 postcode area is £104,853, based on 6,201 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Heckmondwike.
Properties in WF16 average £104,853, which is +73.6% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£90,000) is 14.2% below the average (£104,853), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WF16 have moved +38.9% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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