Postcode WF17 0LB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birstall is £36,200 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Birstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,294 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Birstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Birstall is £36,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from WF17 0LB.
Birstall near WF17 0LB 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Birstall and Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,425,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £130,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 84 | £151,250 |
10 years price trend in Birstall and Birkenshaw
In the WF17 0LB postcode area, located within Birstall, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.