Property profile

SpringfieldNova Lane, Birstall

WF17 9LE

Birstall and Birkenshaw

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Map showing Springfield, Nova Lane, Birstall, Batley

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£780,000

Detached sold in Birstall and Birkenshaw

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold26 Jun 2026
£875,000Change since last sale: −£97,000 (−11%)
Annualised change
−39% per yearKirklees annualised change (detached) since 2026: +8.0% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £292 per sq ft
£246 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£47 per sq ft (−16%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Birstall and Birkenshaw
£386,250Estimate vs local median: +£391,000 (+101%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Floor area294 m² / 3,165 sq ft
Rooms10 habitable / 10 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection06 Mar 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
26 Jun 2026£875,000-

Local market

Property prices in Birstall and Birkenshaw

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)231
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £285K

Based on 231 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Birstall and Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birstall and Birkenshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£386,250£292
Semi-Detached81£228,000£245
Terraced90£160,000£218
Flats10£129,250£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birstall and Birkenshaw

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall and Birkenshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,500£155,000£143,000£101,000
2017£249,000£99,950£150,000£115,000
2018£270,000£90,000£161,500£114,950
2019£290,000£94,998£175,000£120,000
2020£340,000£110,000£165,000£132,500
2021£322,000£82,500£195,000£130,000
2022£302,500£104,000£212,000£143,750
2023£310,000£108,000£222,500£147,750
2024£350,000£118,000£224,000£150,000
2025£371,000£136,000£225,000£159,998
2026£386,250£92,500£225,000£157,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birstall and Birkenshaw.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birstall and Birkenshaw.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£185£166£139
2017£198£128£167£156
2018£213£127£176£150
2019£234£152£196£161
2020£246£165£192£182
2021£258£114£214£177
2022£279£159£223£192
2023£263£133£243£194
2024£284£196£240£212
2025£294£212£251£219
2026£292£184£242£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birstall and Birkenshaw.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Birstall and Birkenshaw in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 9LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 9LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 2026Springfield, Nova Lane, Batley, WF17 9LEDetachedFreehold£875,000
16 Jan 202643, Cambridge Road, Batley, WF17 9JFTerracedFreehold£175,000
09 May 202511B, Kings Way, Batley, WF17 9LHDetachedFreehold£380,000
22 May 20268, Kings Drive, Batley, WF17 9JHSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
06 Feb 20266, Shirley Avenue, Batley, WF17 9JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£188,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
14 Nova Lane, Birstall, BatleyFreehold160 m²£123,000 (2025)
24, Nova Lane, Birstall, BatleyFreehold150 m²£304,500 (2017)
The Stables, Springfield, Nova Lane, BatleyFreehold54 m²£153,000 (1999)

Area insights for WF17 9LE

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Overview

Postcode WF17 9LE is located in a major urban area, within the Birstall and Birkenshaw ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Birstall area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birstall is £43,727 per year. The nearest station is Batley, about 2.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Oakwell Country Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
43.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Birstall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,031 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Birstall has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.5%

Approximately 43.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Birstall is £43,727 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF17 9LE.

Flood risk

Low

Birstall near WF17 9LE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Batley located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF17 9LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miOakwell Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Oakwell Country Park

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
2,186.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.84(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.25(-35%)
Vehicle crime
6.36(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.78(-33%)
Other crime
5.78(+73%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
357
92.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.04%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.78%
Roma
3
0.78%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
25.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
20.93%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
17.83%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
42.74%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.61%
Owns outright
24
19.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.26%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

Schools

In the WF17 9LE postcode area, located within Birstall, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF17 9LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryFieldhead Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby