Postcode WF17 6JL 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 Carr & Mount Pleasant area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Batley Carr & Mount Pleasant is £39,906 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Hyrstlands Park.
Batley Carr & Mount Pleasant has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Batley Carr & Mount Pleasant has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Batley Carr & Mount Pleasant is £39,906 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF17 6JL.
Batley Carr & Mount Pleasant near WF17 6JL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Batley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Batley | N/A | Walking directions to Batley |
| 0.7 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hyrstlands Park | Large | Walking directions to Hyrstlands Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rock House Park | Medium | Walking directions to Rock House Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 in Batley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £770,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 71 | £248,995 |
| Terraced | 43 | £124,950 |
10 year median price trend in Batley East
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 6JL.
In the WF17 6JL postcode area, located within Batley Carr & Mount Pleasant, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 6JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Howard Street, Kirklees, WF17 6JH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Carr Street, Kirklees, WF17 6BX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/02/2026.