Postcode WF17 6ED 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 50.6 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 6ED.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton near WF17 6ED 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Batley | N/A | Walking directions to Batley |
| 0.9 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
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 6ED postcode area, located within Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 6ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Howard Street, Kirklees, WF17 6JH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Carr Street, Kirklees, WF17 6BX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.