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Batley West

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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 112 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
112
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Batley West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£265,000
Flats5£97,500
Semi-Detached48£198,975
Terraced69£140,000

10 years median price trend in Batley West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Batley West.

All postcodes in Batley West

WF178BB

Ealand Road

WF178BP

Staincliffe & Healey

WF178BS

Havercroft Way

WF178HX

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd

WF178PG

Cemetery Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.