Postcode WF17 6PP 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 84.4 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Upper Batley & Soothill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Batley & Soothill has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF17 6PP.
Upper Batley & Soothill near WF17 6PP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Batley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £191,500 |
| Terraced | 48 | £116,750 |
10 years price trend in Batley East
In the WF17 6PP postcode area, located within Upper Batley & Soothill, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.