Postcode WF17 0NU is located in a major urban area, within the Batley West 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 115.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birstall is £43,727 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 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 115.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% 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 per household in Birstall is £43,727 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF17 0NU.
Birstall near WF17 0NU 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £298,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £89,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £206,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Batley West
In the WF17 0NU postcode area, located within Birstall, there are 7 primary and 2 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.
Elected local representatives for WF17 0NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zahid Kahut
Batley West - Elected 2 May 2024
Iqbal Mohamed
Dewsbury and Batley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.