Postcode WF17 5SS 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 Upper Batley & Soothill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Batley & Soothill is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Batley Memorial Park.
Upper Batley & Soothill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,471 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Batley & Soothill has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Upper Batley & Soothill is £35,300 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 234 ft away from WF17 5SS.
Upper Batley & Soothill near WF17 5SS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Batley | N/A | Walking directions to Batley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Batley Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Batley Memorial Park |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 in Batley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £605,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £346,498 |
| Flats | 11 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Batley East
In the WF17 5SS postcode area, located within Upper Batley & Soothill, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 5SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Alfreds Way, Kirklees, WF17 5JU | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 452 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 5LW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Blackburn Place, Kirklees, WF17 5LR | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 1 Alfreds Way, Batley, WF17 5DR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Alfreds Way, Batley, WF17 5DR | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.