Postcode WF17 7LE 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 Batley Carr & Mount Pleasant area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Batley Carr & Mount Pleasant is £39,906 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Hyrstlands Park.
Batley Carr & Mount Pleasant has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,771 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Batley Carr & Mount Pleasant has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Batley Carr & Mount Pleasant is £39,906 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF17 7LE.
Batley Carr & Mount Pleasant near WF17 7LE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
| 0.8 mi | Batley | N/A | Walking directions to Batley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hyrstlands Park | Large | Walking directions to Hyrstlands Park |
| 0.2 mi | Rock House Park | Medium | Walking directions to Rock House Park |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Batley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £605,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £329,995 |
| Flats | 13 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £242,998 |
| Terraced | 46 | £124,975 |
10 year median price trend in Batley East
In the WF17 7LE postcode area, located within Batley Carr & Mount Pleasant, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 7LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Carr Street, Kirklees, WF17 6BX | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Birkdale Convenience Store | 73 Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HD | Walking directions to Birkdale Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Howard Street, Kirklees, WF17 6JH | Walking directions to Spar |
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.