Postcode WF17 7SH 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 high crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Staincliffe & Healey is £45,178 per year. The nearest station is Batley, about 1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jessop Park.
Staincliffe & Healey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,533 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Staincliffe & Healey has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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 7SH.
Staincliffe & Healey near WF17 7SH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jessop Park | Small | Walking directions to Jessop Park |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £604,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £285,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £220,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 73 | £136,000 | £188 |
| Flats | 6 | £78,000 | £157 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,500 | £80,000 | £131,500 | £86,000 |
| 2017 | £187,000 | £78,000 | £124,000 | £95,750 |
| 2018 | £175,000 | £73,000 | £136,500 | £95,500 |
| 2019 | £226,000 | £76,000 | £133,750 | £94,500 |
| 2020 | £207,500 | £79,000 | £142,000 | £96,750 |
| 2021 | £240,000 | £82,000 | £151,250 | £110,500 |
| 2022 | £269,000 | £90,000 | £169,500 | £132,250 |
| 2023 | £287,500 | £75,000 | £181,000 | £130,500 |
| 2024 | £255,250 | £86,750 | £210,000 | £135,300 |
| 2025 | £295,000 | £89,000 | £185,000 | £144,500 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £67,000 | £220,000 | £132,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £161 | £105 | £154 | £105 |
| 2017 | £175 | £112 | £149 | £117 |
| 2018 | £179 | £128 | £157 | £127 |
| 2019 | £196 | £115 | £155 | £127 |
| 2020 | £198 | £114 | £172 | £130 |
| 2021 | £211 | £118 | £183 | £140 |
| 2022 | £244 | £138 | £216 | £172 |
| 2023 | £255 | £113 | £196 | £173 |
| 2024 | £222 | £147 | £223 | £178 |
| 2025 | £247 | £162 | £234 | £186 |
| 2026 | £271 | £152 | £263 | £189 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 7SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2025 | 5, Throstle Nest, Batley, WF17 7SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £184,300 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 8, Throstle Nest, Batley, WF17 7SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2025 | 29, Throstle Nest, Batley, WF17 7SN | Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 5, Throstle Nest, Batley, WF17 7SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 26, Malham Drive, Batley, WF17 7SL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the WF17 7SH postcode area, located within Staincliffe & Healey, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 7SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abu Bakr | Upper Blakeridge Lane, Batley, WF17 8FU | Walking directions to Abu Bakr |
| 0.5 mi | Callaghan News | 59-61 Cross Bank Road, Carlinghow, Batley, WF17 8PN | Walking directions to Callaghan News |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF17 7SH, 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
The area around WF17 7SH records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around WF17 7SH in Staincliffe & Healey is £189,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to WF17 7SH, including Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good), Manorfield Infant and Nursery School and Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WF17 7SH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,533 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dewsbury and Batley covering WF17 7SH is Iqbal Mohamed (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zahid Kahut (Independent).