Postcode WF16 9NG is located in a major urban area, within the Batley East ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £48,244 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,501 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £48,244 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF16 9NG.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton near WF16 9NG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Batley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Batley | N/A | Walking directions to Batley |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Batley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £605,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £329,995 |
| Flats | 13 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £242,998 |
| Terraced | 46 | £124,975 |
10 year median price trend in Batley East
In the WF16 9NG postcode area, located within Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.