Postcode WF17 8BS 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 84.0 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 1.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 84.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.8% 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 8BS.
Staincliffe & Healey near WF17 8BS 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jessop Park | Small | Walking directions to Jessop Park |
| 0.5 mi | Staincliffe Park | Small | Walking directions to Staincliffe Park |
| 0.4 mi | Asquith Fields Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Asquith Fields Play Area |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £276,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £133,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £188,500 |
| Terraced | 69 | £139,000 |
10 year median price trend in Batley West
In the WF17 8BS postcode area, located within Staincliffe & Healey, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.