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WF17 0RG

Merlin Court

Batley West

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Overview

Postcode WF17 0RG 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 Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £48,369 per year. The nearest station is Batley, about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,858 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.4 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 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £48,369 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from WF17 0RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd near WF17 0RG 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
2,079.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.14(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.78(-39%)
Public order
3.66(-59%)
Vehicle crime
2.93(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.93(-66%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
82.59%
Indian
13
4.44%
Arab
12
4.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
3.07%
Chinese
5
1.71%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
38.8%
No qualifications
37
14.8%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
85
69.67%
Owns with a mortgage
33
27.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.46%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Batley West

Median price£189,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £247K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £604,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Batley West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£285,000£277
Semi-Detached63£220,000£239
Terraced73£136,000£188
Flats6£78,000£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Batley West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Batley West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,500£80,000£131,500£86,000
2017£187,000£78,000£124,000£95,750
2018£175,000£73,000£136,500£95,500
2019£226,000£76,000£133,750£94,500
2020£207,500£79,000£142,000£96,750
2021£240,000£82,000£151,250£110,500
2022£269,000£90,000£169,500£132,250
2023£287,500£75,000£181,000£130,500
2024£255,250£86,750£210,000£135,300
2025£295,000£89,000£185,000£144,500
2026£285,000£67,000£220,000£132,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Batley West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Batley West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£105£154£105
2017£175£112£149£117
2018£179£128£157£127
2019£196£115£155£127
2020£198£114£172£130
2021£211£118£183£140
2022£244£138£216£172
2023£255£113£196£173
2024£222£147£223£178
2025£247£162£234£186
2026£271£152£263£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Batley West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Batley West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 0RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 0RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Dec 202549, Intake Lane, Batley, WF17 0BSTerracedFreehold£189,950
25 Apr 20252, Intake Lane, Batley, WF17 0BTTerracedFreehold£159,950
14 Nov 202529, Roman Road, Batley, WF17 0BYTerracedFreehold£121,500
07 Nov 20255, Roman Road, Batley, WF17 0BYTerracedFreehold£90,000
21 Aug 20256, Oakview Terrace, Batley, WF17 0BZTerracedFreehold£112,500

Schools

In the WF17 0RG postcode area, located within Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF17 0RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWindmill CofE (VC) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBatley Girls High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryBirstall Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 0RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF17 0RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBargain Booze Select Convenience851 Bradford Road, Birstall, Batley, WF17 8NNWalking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience
0.4 miTesco ExpressSmithies Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9EHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miCo-op FoodLow Lane, Kirklees, WF17 9EYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miNisa LocalHuddersfield Road, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9AYWalking directions to Nisa Local

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

Local councillors

Zahid Kahut

Batley West - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Iqbal Mohamed

Dewsbury and Batley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyDewsbury and BatleyE14001196
WardBatley WestE05001391
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wilton Park, Carlinghow & BrookroydE02002276
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 006EE01011054
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF17 0RG

Is WF17 0RG (Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd) safe?

The area around WF17 0RG records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WF17 0RG?

The median sale price around WF17 0RG in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £189,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF17 0RG?

There are 13 schools close to WF17 0RG, including Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School (Good), Batley Girls High School (Outstanding) and Birstall Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF17 0RG?

WF17 0RG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,858 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF17 0RG (Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dewsbury and Batley covering WF17 0RG is Iqbal Mohamed (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zahid Kahut (Independent).

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