Postcode WF17 8DE 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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £48,369 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 1.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Staincliffe Park.
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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.6% 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 per household in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £48,369 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF17 8DE.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd near WF17 8DE 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 191 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 | 39 | £297,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £81,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £142,250 |
10 year median price trend in Heckmondwike
In the WF17 8DE postcode area, located within Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd, there are 11 primary and 1 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.