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Upper Batley & Soothill

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About

Upper Batley & Soothill is a residential area on the western edge of Batley. Its streets are characterised by a mix of traditional stone-built terraces and more modern housing developments. The local landscape includes pockets of green space and the gentle slopes typical of this part of West Yorkshire.

A notable local landmark is the Bagshaw Museum, housed in a former mill owner's home within Wilton Park. The area's industrial past is reflected in the remaining architecture and the network of roads connecting it to neighbouring mill towns.

Area overview

On average Upper Batley & Soothill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Batley & Soothill is £46,604 per year. There are 4 schools in Upper Batley & Soothill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Upper Batley & Soothill is home to around 6,912 people, with a population density of about 1,677.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upper Batley & Soothill Population
6,912
Population density
1,677.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.72(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.39(-39%)
Vehicle crime
5.64(+1%)
Drugs
5.35(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.21(-39%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,362
48.63%
Indian
1,735
25.09%
Pakistani
1,203
17.4%
Other White
217
3.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
93
1.35%
Total population: 6,914

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,334
24.83%
No qualifications
1,219
22.69%
Level 3 (A level)
920
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
800
14.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
637
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 5,372

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
939
36.87%
Owns with a mortgage
737
28.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
504
19.79%
Other social rented
166
6.52%
Social rents from council
124
4.87%
Total households: 2,547

Property prices in Upper Batley & Soothill

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £232,498 in Upper Batley & Soothill area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £605,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upper Batley & Soothill 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 Upper Batley & Soothill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£329,995
Flats1£38,000
Semi-Detached47£263,146
Terraced23£130,000

10 years median price trend in Upper Batley & Soothill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Batley & Soothill.

All postcodes in Upper Batley & Soothill

WF127QT

Heybeck Lane

WF170EU

Wayne Close

WF175NU

Bridge Street

WF176LW

Grange Road

WF176LY

Laithe Croft Road

WF175SZ

Back Station Road

WF176FT

Hornbeam Gardens

WF176NP

Clutton Street

WF176PE

West Acre Drive

WF127QX

Heybeck Lane

WF170LJ

Sunny Bank Road

WF176HD

Fern Close

WF176PF

Broomsdale Road

WF127HY

Leeds Road

WF127QY

Heybeck Lane

WF170RW

York Court

WF176ET

Soothill Lane

WF176PA

Willow Road

WF175LQ

Bankfoot Place

WF175LW

Bradford Road

WF176FP

Blossom Walk

WF176RF

Laithe Croft

WF170LU

Park Avenue

WF170LY

Linefield Road

WF175ST

Soothill Lane

WF176EU

Soothill Lane

WF176HJ

Solway Road

WF176NQ

Soothill Lane

WF176HE

Manor Farm Drive

WF176PP

Grace Leather Lane

WF176LS

Fort Ann Road

WF176NA

Oakwood Road

WF176NF

Brentwood Close

WF175LZ

Bradford Road

WF176EY

Lydgate Road

WF176HW

Soothill Lane

WF176NJ

Soothill Lane

WF176NS

Oaks Road

WF176NX

Soothill Lane

WF170QA

Primrose Hill

WF127JG

Quarry Lane

WF175LR

Blackburn Place

WF175NT

Bath Street

WF176HQ

Manor Farm Drive

WF176GA

Batley East

WF176HR

Highfield Court

WF176NH

Gregory Street

WF170PW

Benny Parr Close

WF175NR

Sussex Street

WF176PH

West Street

WF170BQ

Batley Field Hill

WF175PD

Bridge Street

WF176LZ

Soothill Lane

WF176RD

Oaklands Drive

WF170BB

Blenheim Hill

WF176NU

France Street

WF175NG

Victor Street

WF175NQ

Holland Street

WF170ES

Linefield Road

WF175SR

Oxford Terrace

WF176EZ

Soothill Lane

WF176NR

Soothill Lane

WF176HG

Douglas Avenue

WF176NW

West Street

WF170PX

Broomsdale Road

WF170QB

Howley Street

WF176HF

Norgarth Close

WF176HN

Follingworth Road

WF170NH

Sunny Bank Woods

WF170PS

Lady Ann Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.