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WF17 0AF

Howley Mill Lane

Batley East

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Detailed insights for WF17 0AF

Overview

Postcode WF17 0AF 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 Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk is £49,473 per year. The nearest station is Batley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk is £49,473 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF17 0AF.

Flood risk

Low

Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk near WF17 0AF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF17 0AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Batley

N/A

Walking directions to Batley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
219.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.32(+52%)
Shoplifting
20.31(+132%)
Burglary
14.51(+185%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.51(+69%)
Other theft
13.93(+109%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
91.38%
Other White
7
2.41%
Pakistani
5
1.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.72%
Indian
4
1.38%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
26.07%
No qualifications
60
23.35%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
51.77%
Owns with a mortgage
45
31.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.48%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.84%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Batley East

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £266K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £207 per square foot) in Batley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,120,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Batley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£342,500£273
Semi-Detached55£225,000£241
Terraced45£125,000£156
Flats15£80,000£117

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Batley East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Batley East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£65,000£127,500£93,000
2017£204,000£65,000£148,500£82,750
2018£207,500£67,000£137,800£83,250
2019£219,950£68,000£150,000£92,500
2020£228,500£61,000£148,000£110,000
2021£265,000£60,000£160,000£95,500
2022£250,000£69,975£180,000£102,500
2023£306,250£65,000£200,000£110,000
2024£347,500£71,000£230,998£115,000
2025£324,995£85,000£244,995£124,975
2026£439,500£66,500£210,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Batley East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Batley East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£107£140£115
2017£173£99£159£107
2018£191£95£167£100
2019£177£112£163£123
2020£194£97£181£121
2021£229£97£192£129
2022£247£124£207£140
2023£251£110£227£133
2024£265£116£239£155
2025£272£129£251£161
2026£272£106£235£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Batley East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 0AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 0AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 2025122, Broomsdale Road, Batley, WF17 0PXTerracedLeasehold£170,000
03 Apr 202510, Howley Street, Batley, WF17 0QBTerracedLeasehold£125,000
21 Apr 20265, Sykes Close, Batley, WF17 0PPFlatsLeasehold£37,000
22 May 202631, Primrose Hill, Batley, WF17 0QATerracedFreehold£92,000
28 May 202546, Primrose Hill, Batley, WF17 0QATerracedLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the WF17 0AF postcode area, located within Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF17 0AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableEngage AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPark Road Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableReach AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 0AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF17 0AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSpar452 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 5LWWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miTescoBlackburn Place, Kirklees, WF17 5LRWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miTesco ExtraAlfreds Way, Kirklees, WF17 5JUWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF17 0AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aziz Daji

Batley East - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Iqbal Mohamed

Dewsbury and Batley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyDewsbury and BatleyE14001196
WardBatley EastE05001390
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morley Bruntcliffe & WoodkirkE02002435
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 106CE01011546
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2017-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WF17 0AF

Is WF17 0AF (Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk) safe?

The area around WF17 0AF records about 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near WF17 0AF?

The median sale price around WF17 0AF in Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk is £177,500 (about £207 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF17 0AF?

There are 11 schools close to WF17 0AF, including Engage Academy (Good), Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Reach Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF17 0AF?

The closest station to WF17 0AF is Batley, about 969 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF17 0AF?

WF17 0AF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,023 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF17 0AF (Morley Bruntcliffe & Woodkirk) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dewsbury and Batley covering WF17 0AF is Iqbal Mohamed (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aziz Daji (Independent).