Postcode WF17 7BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Batley West ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Dewsbury Moor Upper area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dewsbury Moor Upper is £42,777 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury, about 1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hyrstlands Park.
Dewsbury Moor Upper has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,613 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Dewsbury Moor Upper has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dewsbury Moor Upper is £42,777 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 31 ft away from WF17 7BQ.
Dewsbury Moor Upper near WF17 7BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hyrstlands Park | Large | Walking directions to Hyrstlands Park |
| 0.4 mi | Staincliffe Park | Small | Walking directions to Staincliffe Park |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £604,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £285,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £220,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 73 | £136,000 | £188 |
| Flats | 6 | £78,000 | £157 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,500 | £80,000 | £131,500 | £86,000 |
| 2017 | £187,000 | £78,000 | £124,000 | £95,750 |
| 2018 | £175,000 | £73,000 | £136,500 | £95,500 |
| 2019 | £226,000 | £76,000 | £133,750 | £94,500 |
| 2020 | £207,500 | £79,000 | £142,000 | £96,750 |
| 2021 | £240,000 | £82,000 | £151,250 | £110,500 |
| 2022 | £269,000 | £90,000 | £169,500 | £132,250 |
| 2023 | £287,500 | £75,000 | £181,000 | £130,500 |
| 2024 | £255,250 | £86,750 | £210,000 | £135,300 |
| 2025 | £295,000 | £89,000 | £185,000 | £144,500 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £67,000 | £220,000 | £132,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £161 | £105 | £154 | £105 |
| 2017 | £175 | £112 | £149 | £117 |
| 2018 | £179 | £128 | £157 | £127 |
| 2019 | £196 | £115 | £155 | £127 |
| 2020 | £198 | £114 | £172 | £130 |
| 2021 | £211 | £118 | £183 | £140 |
| 2022 | £244 | £138 | £216 | £172 |
| 2023 | £255 | £113 | £196 | £173 |
| 2024 | £222 | £147 | £223 | £178 |
| 2025 | £247 | £162 | £234 | £186 |
| 2026 | £271 | £152 | £263 | £189 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 7BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 44, Thorncliffe Estate, Batley, WF17 7BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 5, Millbrook Gardens, Dewsbury, WF13 4SF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 82, Millbrook Gardens, Dewsbury, WF13 4SF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £162,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 28, Halifax Road, Batley, WF17 7BH | Other | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 28, Halifax Road, Batley, WF17 7BH | Other | Freehold | £95,000 |
In the WF17 7BQ postcode area, located within Dewsbury Moor Upper, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 7BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | Halifax Road, Staincliffe, Batley, WF13 4AF | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Halifax Road, Kirklees, WF13 4AW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Ruby | Staincliffe Road, Kirklees, WF13 4RA | Walking directions to Ruby |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 150 Staincliffe Road, Westborough, Dewsbury, WF13 4RH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Clarke Street, Kirklees, WF13 4NB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF17 7BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zahid Kahut
Batley West - Elected 2 May 2024
Iqbal Mohamed
Dewsbury and Batley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF17 7BQ records about 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WF17 7BQ in Dewsbury Moor Upper is £189,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WF17 7BQ, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Manorfield Infant and Nursery School and Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF17 7BQ is Dewsbury, about 1,600 m away.
WF17 7BQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,613 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dewsbury and Batley covering WF17 7BQ is Iqbal Mohamed (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zahid Kahut (Independent).