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WF17 0DD

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Birstall and Birkenshaw

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Overview

Postcode WF17 0DD 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Birstall has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,525 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Birstall has a low crime rate, with approximately 39 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 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from WF17 0DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Birstall near WF17 0DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Batley located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
4,956.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.52(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.31(-14%)
Vehicle crime
4.79(-15%)
Burglary
3.42(-33%)
Other crime
3.42(+2%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
94.01%
Other White
9
3.17%
Chinese
2
0.7%
Other
2
0.7%
Indian
1
0.35%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
33.2%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.28%
No qualifications
31
12.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
49.14%
Owns outright
51
43.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.17%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Birstall and Birkenshaw

Median price£201,000
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)236
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £285K

Based on 236 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 (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-Detached85£228,000£245
Terraced91£160,000£216
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 0DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 0DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202529, Moat Hill, Batley, WF17 0DXDetachedFreehold£265,000
11 Sept 20253, Sandal Way, Batley, WF17 0RBDetachedFreehold£322,000
27 Feb 20267, Elm Way, Batley, WF17 0EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£287,000
21 Oct 2025Unit 2, Qbm Business Park, Gelderd Road, Batley, WF17 9QDOtherFreehold£705,000
02 Apr 202624, Ashfield Road, Batley, WF17 0EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,500

Schools

In the WF17 0DD postcode area, located within Birstall, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF17 0DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBirstall Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFieldhead Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF17 0DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF17 0DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodLow Lane, Kirklees, WF17 9EYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miTesco ExpressSmithies Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9EHWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 0DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Stephen Thompson

Birstall and Birkenshaw - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Kim Leadbeater

Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencySpen ValleyE14001506
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BirstallE02002272
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 002CE01011050
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1981-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WF17 0DD

Is WF17 0DD (Birstall) safe?

The area around WF17 0DD records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 public order.

What is the average house price near WF17 0DD?

The median sale price around WF17 0DD in Birstall and Birkenshaw is £201,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 236 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF17 0DD?

There are 7 schools close to WF17 0DD, including Birstall Primary Academy (Good), St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School (Good) and Fieldhead Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF17 0DD?

WF17 0DD scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,525 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF17 0DD (Birstall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Spen Valley covering WF17 0DD is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Stephen Thompson (Conservative and Unionist Party).