Postcode WF17 8AN is located in a major urban area, within the Heckmondwike ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £37,900 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Asquith Fields Play Area.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £37,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from WF17 8AN.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd near WF17 8AN 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asquith Fields Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Asquith Fields Play Area |
Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £645,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £284,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £81,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £138,250 |
10 year median price trend in Heckmondwike
In the WF17 8AN postcode area, located within Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 8AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | White Lee Off Licence & Groceries | Leeds Old Road, Kirklees, WF17 9AQ | Walking directions to White Lee Off Licence & Groceries |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.