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About

Batley West ward covers the western portion of the town of Batley. The area includes established residential streets and local commercial centres along Bradford Road. It is home to Batley Sports and Tennis Centre, a significant community facility. The ward contains several primary schools and places of worship serving the local population.

The topography features slopes rising from the Spen Valley floor. Housing is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside some inter-war and later developments. The ward's boundary runs near the former site of Batley's heavy woollen mills, which historically shaped its development. Land use is primarily residential with some light industrial premises.

Area overview

On average Batley West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 15% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Batley West is £45,000 per year. The median sale price in Batley West is £188,250 (around £223 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £245,000. There are 9 schools in Batley West: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Batley West is home to around 20,109 people, with a population density of about 4,631.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Batley West Population
20,109
Population density
4,631.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.28(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.19(+41%)
Shoplifting
17.95(+105%)
Public order
15.96(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.28(+43%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,466
52.04%
Pakistani
4,435
22.05%
Indian
3,543
17.62%
Other White
408
2.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
224
1.11%
Total population: 20,110

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,068
26.35%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,686
23.87%
Level 3 (A level)
2,561
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,155
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,710
11.08%
Total 16+ residents: 15,439

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,399
31.57%
Owns with a mortgage
2,181
28.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,554
20.45%
Social rents from council
874
11.5%
Other social rented
335
4.41%
Total households: 7,599

Property prices in Batley West

Median price: £188,250
Price per sq ft: £223
Sales (last 12 months): 172
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £245K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £188,250 (about £223 per square foot) in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £604,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Batley West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£293,500£277
Semi-Detached64£216,500£237
Terraced75£136,000£187
Flats7£89,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Batley West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Batley West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,500£80,000£131,500£86,000
2017£187,000£78,000£124,000£95,750
2018£175,000£73,000£136,500£95,500
2019£226,000£76,000£133,750£94,500
2020£207,500£79,000£142,000£96,750
2021£240,000£82,000£151,250£110,500
2022£269,000£90,000£169,500£132,250
2023£287,500£75,000£181,000£130,500
2024£255,250£86,750£210,000£135,300
2025£295,000£89,000£185,000£145,000
2026£277,500£93,500£218,000£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Batley West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Batley West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£105£154£105
2017£175£112£149£117
2018£179£128£157£127
2019£196£115£155£127
2020£198£114£172£130
2021£211£118£183£140
2022£244£138£216£172
2023£255£113£196£173
2024£222£147£223£178
2025£247£162£234£187
2026£269£133£248£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Batley West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Batley West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Batley West ward.

Local councillors

Zahid Kahut

Batley West - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

All postcodesin Batley West

WF177BP

Grangefield Avenue

WF177HX

Burnsall Avenue

WF178DY

Enfield Drive

WF170ER

Brookroyd Gardens

WF170PA

Hillhead Drive

WF177HY

Aysgarth Road

WF170BX

Lea View

WF178DN

Carlinghow Lane

WF178AY

Smithies Moor Close

WF178JQ

Ealand Crescent

WF177JQ

Gordale Close

WF178AZ

Smithies Moor Lane

WF179AL

Back Carlinghow Lane

WF134PN

Boundary Terrace

WF170NR

Windmill Lane

WF178PW

Rose Bank Street

WF170RQ

Birch Grove

WF134PJ

Creswell Lane

WF178BS

Healey Lane

WF178NH

Blakeridge Lane

WF177QN

Bunkers Lane

WF178PP

Cross Bank Road

WF177EF

Woodsome Estate

WF170PE

Tweed Close

WF170NE

The Crossings

WF170PQ

Harefield Drive

WF177BG

Thorncliffe Estate

WF170PJ

Hillhead Drive

WF170RG

Merlin Court

WF178PL

Cross Bank Road

WF177AX

Chapel Fold

WF178JL

Ealand Road

WF178FN

Upper Blakeridge Lane

WF134HT

Healds Road

WF177TE

Woodhall Drive

WF177RL

Kensington Close

WF178EX

North Bank Road

WF178BJ

Deighton Lane

WF178NR

Wensleydale Parade

WF177HF

West Park Road

WF178NE

Bradford Road

WF177TD

Woodhall Drive

WF177DA

Ashmead

WF134AG

Squirrel End

WF177TR

Arncliffe Gardens

WF177DF

Maythorne Avenue

WF177HP

Linton Avenue

WF178FR

Upper Blakeridge Lane

WF170DA

Brookroyd Lane

WF134BH

Kilpin Hill Lane

WF177SP

Woodfield Avenue

WF178ET

Summerbridge Close

WF178EN

Carlinghow Lane

WF178DB

Crowther Street

WF179AN

Smithies Moor Lane

WF170AB

Carlinghow Hill

WF178JP

Laurel Grove

WF170PG

Castle Close

WF177RB

Halifax Road

WF134QX

Jensen Avenue

WF177TW

Hayburn Road

WF177BL

Swiss Walk

WF178DS

Horner Crescent

WF177EZ

West Park Grove

WF177HS

Prospect Terrace

WF177ST

Healey Lane

WF177TF

Throstle Nest

WF177DR

Lime Tree Avenue

WF134AF

Halifax Road

WF170PB

Hillhead Drive

WF178HN

Amber Street

WF170AS

Wilton Park

WF178BY

Mortimer Terrace

WF134AB

Longlands Road

WF177BX

Manor Way

WF170QX

Brownhill Garth

WF177SL

Malham Drive

WF177EA

Woodfield Avenue

WF177JD

Alder Mews

WF178RB

Upper Blakeridge Lane

WF177SX

Upper Croft Road

WF170NB

Church Road

WF178HQ

Emerald Street

WF178LU

Fieldens Place

WF178JJ

The Bower

WF178LZ

Ings Rise

WF178JS

Laurel Drive

WF170EN

Brookroyd View

WF178EQ

Chaster Street

WF177BZ

Hawthorn Avenue

WF178HS

Ealand Road

WF177DQ

Manor Way

WF177AH

St Marys Avenue

WF170PF

Western Avenue

WF170QQ

Chevins Close

WF178JB

Loxley Street

WF170AD

Carlinghow Hill

WF178HL

Ruby Street

WF177AF

Track Mount

WF178EE

Fairview Avenue