Postcode WF17 7BU 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 Staincliffe & Healey area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Staincliffe & Healey is £45,178 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Hyrstlands Park.
Staincliffe & Healey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,280 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Staincliffe & Healey has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Staincliffe & Healey is £45,178 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF17 7BU.
Staincliffe & Healey near WF17 7BU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Batley | N/A | Walking directions to Batley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hyrstlands Park | Large | Walking directions to Hyrstlands Park |
| 0.3 mi | Jessop Park | Small | Walking directions to Jessop Park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £276,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £133,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £188,500 |
| Terraced | 70 | £139,475 |
10 year median price trend in Batley West
In the WF17 7BU postcode area, located within Staincliffe & Healey, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Halifax Road, Staincliffe, Batley, WF13 4AF | Walking directions to Budgens |
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: 16/01/2026.