Postcode WF17 1DQ is located in a major urban area, within the Batley East ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £36,200 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,501 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £36,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF17 1DQ.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton near WF17 1DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Batley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £191,500 |
| Terraced | 48 | £116,750 |
10 years price trend in Batley East
In the WF17 1DQ postcode area, located within Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.