Postcode WF17 7RT 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Batley Central is £40,276 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 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 3,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Batley Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% 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 per household in Batley Central is £40,276 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF17 7RT.
Batley Central near WF17 7RT 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Batley | N/A | Walking directions to Batley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hyrstlands Park | Large | Walking directions to Hyrstlands Park |
| 0.3 mi | Jessop Park | Small | Walking directions to Jessop Park |
| 0.3 mi | Batley Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Batley Memorial 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 7RT postcode area, located within Batley Central, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 7RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Abu Bakr | Upper Blakeridge Lane, Batley, WF17 8FU | Walking directions to Abu Bakr |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Alfreds Way, Batley, WF17 5DR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 1 Alfreds Way, Batley, WF17 5DR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Branch Road, Batley, WF17 5RY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Alfreds Way, Kirklees, WF17 5JU | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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.