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WF17 0PF

Batley West

Kirklees

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Kirklees / Birstall / Batley West / WF17 0PF

Overview

Postcode WF17 0PF 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.3 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 2.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Birstall has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,462 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Birstall has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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 of residents in Birstall is £36,200 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from WF17 0PF.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
5,789.5 per km²

Demographics

British
293
95.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.3%
Caribbean
2
0.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.65%
Other White
2
0.65%
Total population: 307

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
63
47.01%
Owns outright
61
45.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.48%
Social rents from council
2
1.49%
Other social rented
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Batley West

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £166,650 in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £570,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£219,975
Flats4£84,500
Semi-Detached51£199,950
Terraced63£144,000

10 years price trend in Batley West

Schools

In the WF17 0PF postcode area, located within Birstall, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryBatley Girls High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWindmill CofE (VC) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBirstall Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.4 miTesco ExpressSmithies Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9EH
0.4 miCo-op FoodLow Lane, Kirklees, WF17 9EY
0.5 miBargain Booze Select ConvenienceNewley Avenue, Kirklees, WF17 8NN

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.