Postcode WF17 6FW 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 61.7 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 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 61.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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 6FW.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton near WF17 6FW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Batley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £485,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £334,998 |
| Flats | 8 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £231,995 |
| Terraced | 45 | £118,500 |
10 years price trend in Batley East
In the WF17 6FW postcode area, located within Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.