Postcode WF17 5TH 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 Batley Central area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Batley Central is £25,100 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Jessop Park.
Batley Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,803 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Batley Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Batley Central is £25,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF17 5TH.
Batley Central near WF17 5TH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Batley | N/A | Walking directions to Batley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jessop Park | Small | Walking directions to Jessop Park |
| 0.3 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 5TH postcode area, located within Batley Central, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 5TH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Abu Bakr | Upper Blakeridge Lane, Batley, WF17 8FU | Walking directions to Abu Bakr |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Alfreds Way, Batley, WF17 5DR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 1 Alfreds Way, Batley, WF17 5DR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Branch Road, Batley, WF17 5RY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Blackburn Place, Kirklees, WF17 5LR | Walking directions to Tesco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.