Side-by-side comparison of WF13 Dewsbury and WF16 Heckmondwike covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WF13 is the more affordable option at £149,725 median vs £165,500 in WF16. WF16 has lower recorded crime (1,650 vs 5,735 offences over 13 months). WF16 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | WF13 Dewsbury | WF16 Heckmondwike |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £149,725 | £165,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,441 | £2,441 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 5,735 | 1,650 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 58.2 | 95.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.9 | 98.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.