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Heckmondwike
City in Kirklees, United Kingdom
Overview
Heckmondwike is a small town in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, with a long industrial heritage and a welcoming local atmosphere. Its market square, cafes, and parks provide visitors a taste of Northern England's character while maintaining a peaceful, close-knit community vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Metropolitan District
Kirklees
Population
11,542
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.71°, -1.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,778
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
90
English
99
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
14.6°C
Winter Avg
3.2°C
Record High
29.7°C
Record Low
-8.4°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
959 mm
Internet Speed
172 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
22
Parks
12
Transport
82
Walk Score
82
Footways
163.0
Airport
LBA
Distance
18 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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