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WF17 0DZ

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Birstall and Birkenshaw

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Overview

Postcode WF17 0DZ 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 2.1 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
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Birstall has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from WF17 0DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Birstall near WF17 0DZ 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
5,071.4 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
273
96.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.06%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.06%
Irish
2
0.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
25.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
17.67%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.67%
No qualifications
37
15.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
58.33%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.67%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.5%
Social rents from council
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Birstall and Birkenshaw

Median price£201,000
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)244
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £284K

Based on 244 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 (about £242 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
Detached52£376,250£292
Semi-Detached87£228,000£245
Terraced95£160,000£219
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 0DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 0DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 202511, Apple Close, Batley, WF17 0DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,000
20 Apr 2026130, Leeds Road, Batley, WF17 0HHTerracedFreehold£88,000
14 Nov 2025202, Jason Terrace, Batley, WF17 0HNTerracedFreehold£146,000
02 Apr 202624, Ashfield Road, Batley, WF17 0EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,500
15 Aug 20253, Ashfield Road, Batley, WF17 0EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£299,950

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF17 0DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryBatley Girls High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWindmill CofE (VC) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBirstall Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 0DZ, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF17 0DZ

Is WF17 0DZ (Birstall) safe?

The area around WF17 0DZ 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 0DZ?

The median sale price around WF17 0DZ in Birstall is £201,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 244 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF17 0DZ?

There are 8 schools close to WF17 0DZ, including Batley Girls High School (Outstanding), Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School (Good) and Birstall Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF17 0DZ?

WF17 0DZ 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 0DZ (Birstall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Spen Valley covering WF17 0DZ 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).