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Batley West

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Kirklees / Batley West

About

Batley West is a ward in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire. It covers residential areas including parts of Batley town, with a mix of housing types from terraced homes to semi-detached properties. The ward has local amenities such as shops, schools, and community centers serving its population.

The area includes green spaces like Batley Park and is close to the town center, providing access to transport links and services. Batley West has a strong sense of community, with cultural and religious diversity reflected in its local institutions. The ward is part of the wider Batley and Spen constituency, playing a role in the region's economic and social life.

Area overview

On average Batley West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Batley West is £33,015 per year. There are 9 schools in Batley West: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Batley West

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £166,650 in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £570,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£260,000
Flats5£97,500
Semi-Detached52£204,975
Terraced64£140,000

10 years price trend in Batley West

All postcodes in Batley West

WF178EP

Pynate Road

WF178FJ

Spring Mills Grove

WF178HF

Pearl Street

WF178JA

Copley Street

WF178JQ

Ealand Crescent

WF178JW

Lonsdale Avenue

WF134AS

Garnett Street

WF134HZ

Longlands Road

WF170QY

Brownhill Close

WF177AL

Norfolk Avenue

WF177TB

Upper Blakeridge Lane

WF177RF

Cliffe Street

WF177TR

Arncliffe Gardens

WF178DA

Crowther Street

WF178ET

Summerbridge Close

WF178HJ

Pearl Street

WF178HU

Amber Street

WF178JF

Ealand Road

WF178LU

Fieldens Place

WF134AE

Squirrel Close

WF134BQ

Highfield Lane

WF170DE

Yard Four

WF177AX

Chapel Fold

WF177DU

Chestnut Avenue

WF178NR

Church Road

WF177RL

Kensington Close

WF178BH

Deighton Lane

WF178BN

Healey Lane

WF178DG

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd

WF178HA

Diamond Street

WF178HG

Spring Lane

WF178JX

Denham Street

WF177RN

Dark Lane

WF177AB

St Mary's Avenue

WF177AR

Norfolk Avenue

WF177EE

Woodsome Estate

WF178JT

The Avenue

WF178LW

Ealing Court

WF170PJ

Hillhead Drive

WF170QU

Upper Batley Lane

WF177BX

Manor Way

WF177HT

Arncliffe Road

WF177ST

Batley Central

WF178AP

Havercroft Way

WF178DS

Horner Crescent

WF178FA

Centenary Way

WF178FW

Balk Street

WF178HS

Ealand Road

WF178PL

Cross Bank Road

WF179AH

Magnolias

WF134AN

Cullingworth Street

WF134DD

Dewsbury Gate Road

WF170AA

Carlinghow Hill

WF170BN

Brownhill Road

WF170NN

Upper Batley Lane

WF177DY

Woodside Crescent

WF177QR

Bunkers Lane

WF178HQ

Emerald Street

WF178QA

Oakwell Avenue

WF179AG

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd

WF134AZ

Halifax Road

WF134SF

Fox View

WF170RQ

Birch Grove

WF177EU

Deighton Lane

WF177EZ

West Park Grove

WF177HR

Batley Central

WF177HS

Towngate Road

WF177SG

Jessop View

WF178BE

The Burrows

WF178JR

Beechdale Avenue

WF134AW

Halifax Road

WF134BE

Lord Street

WF177DQ

Church Walk

WF177EP

Abbey Road

WF178DR

Enfield Drive

WF178JD

Oakhill Road

WF178JE

Ealand Road

WF178PJ

Cross Bank Road

WF178PP

Carlinghow Lane

WF134AR

Garnett Street

WF170AS

Woodlands Road

WF170NP

Upper Batley Lane

WF170NR

Burnside Close

WF177BG

Fox View

WF177BP

Carlton Avenue

WF177DE

Manor Way

WF177ER

Abbey Road

WF177QU

Bunkers Lane

WF177SS

Park Croft

WF178BJ

Deighton Lane

WF178BL

Healey Lane

WF178EQ

Chaster Street

WF178EY

North Street

WF178FD

Carrington Green

WF178FG

Greenfield View

WF178FX

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd

WF178JU

Anne Street

WF178PH

Upton Street

WF134AT

Garnett Street

WF134BP

Creswell Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.