Postcode WF17 7DW 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 Batley Central area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Batley Central is £25,100 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 1.0 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Hyrstlands Park.
Batley Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,803 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Batley Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Batley Central is £25,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF17 7DW.
Batley Central near WF17 7DW 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Batley | N/A | Walking directions to Batley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hyrstlands Park | Large | Walking directions to Hyrstlands Park |
| 0.2 mi | Jessop Park | Small | Walking directions to Jessop Park |
| 0.4 mi | Staincliffe Park | Small | Walking directions to Staincliffe Park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 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 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £198,975 |
| Terraced | 69 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Batley West
In the WF17 7DW postcode area, located within Batley Central, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 7DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | Halifax Road, Staincliffe, Batley, WF13 4AF | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Ruby | Staincliffe Road, Kirklees, WF13 4RA | Walking directions to Ruby |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.