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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

WF178NG

Brookroyd Lane

WF134AJ

Squirrel Hall Drive

WF134BJ

Carr's Close

WF134DT

Halifax Road

WF134PH

Creswell Lane

WF134PL

Churwell Avenue

WF134SH

Wellfield Mews

WF170BT

Intake Lane

WF170NQ

Slade Walk

WF170NS

Burnside Close

WF177AY

Baptist Street

WF177JE

Arncliffe Gardens

WF178DD

Belle Vue Street

WF178EH

Fairview Road

WF178HR

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd

WF178JS

Laurel Drive

WF178NE

Arthur Grove

WF134SA

Bronte Close

WF170AD

Carlinghow Hill

WF170PG

Castle Close

WF170RA

Huddersfield Road

WF177BZ

Ashmead

WF177DP

Ashcroft Close

WF177HU

Burnsall Avenue

WF177TP

Burley Walk

WF178NJ

Arthur Grove

WF178NL

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd

WF178NN

Newley Avenue

WF177DA

Ashmead

WF177DB

Manor Way

WF134AP

Halifax Road

WF134AH

Cullingworth Street

WF134AU

Hillary Street

WF134AY

William Street

WF170BU

Brookroyd Gardens

WF177BT

Hawthorn Avenue

WF177DF

Maythorne Avenue

WF177DH

Chestnut Avenue

WF177EB

Woodsome Estate

WF177HN

Staincliffe & Healey

WF177SW

Woodhall Drive

WF178EL

Fairview Crescent

WF178LL

Victoria Street

WF178NH

Upper Blakeridge Lane

WF134AG

Squirrel Close

WF134HT

Healds Road

WF170PD

Meadow Close

WF170RE

Woodlands Road

WF177BH

Halifax Road

WF177DJ

Lime Tree Avenue

WF178LX

Centenary Way

WF177TF

Throstle Nest

WF178BG

The Covert

WF178HZ

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd

WF178NB

Woodlands Road

WF178LQ

Batley Central

WF178ND

Brookroyd Lane

WF178PD

Blakeridge Lane

WF134QX

Churwell Avenue

WF160DT

Halifax Road

WF177TD

Woodhall Drive

WF177QT

Bunkers Lane

WF177SP

Woodfield Avenue

WF178EW

South Bank Road

WF178FR

Upper Blakeridge Lane

WF178PW

Rosebank Street

WF179AW

Lea Road

WF170PF

Castle Close

WF177JG

Barden Close

WF177AQ

Carlton Avenue

WF177DN

Manor Way

WF177ES

Fountains Avenue

WF177JD

Alder Mews

WF178DX

Carlinghow Lane

WF178EB

Enfield Close

WF134AX

Dewsbury Gate Road

WF134BS

Kilpin Hill Lane

WF134PN

Kilpin Hill Lane

WF170BY

Roman Road

WF170BZ

Brookroyd Lane

WF170DQ

Bramble Walk

WF170PH

Harefield Drive

WF170QJ

Birch Grove

WF177AW

Chapel Fold

WF177RB

Dewsbury Gate Road

WF178DY

Enfield Close

WF178PA

Batley Central

WF178HH

Amber Street

WF178HT

Ealand Road

WF178HW

Pearl Street

WF178JP

Beechdale Avenue

WF178PR

Thomas Street

WF134DG

Dewsbury Gate Road

WF134RF

Pit Lane

WF178NP

Newley Avenue

WF170QL

Wren Hill

WF177AF

Track Mount

WF177EQ

Dark Lane

WF177EW

Easby Avenue

WF177HE

Staincliffe & Healey

Data Sources

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