Postcode WF17 7DY 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.4 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 1.0 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Jessop Park.
Staincliffe & Healey has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,661 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Staincliffe & Healey has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.1% 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 7DY.
Staincliffe & Healey near WF17 7DY 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 no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jessop Park | Small | Walking directions to Jessop Park |
| 0.4 mi | Staincliffe Park | Small | Walking directions to Staincliffe Park |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £298,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £89,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £206,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Batley West
In the WF17 7DY postcode area, located within Staincliffe & Healey, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 7DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Halifax Road, Kirklees, WF13 4AW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Halifax Road, Staincliffe, Batley, WF13 4AF | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Abu Bakr | Upper Blakeridge Lane, Batley, WF17 8FU | Walking directions to Abu Bakr |
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.
Elected local representatives for WF17 7DY, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.