Postcode WF17 8DR is located in a major urban area, within the Batley West area of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £48,369 per year. The median sale price in Batley West is £184,400 (around £223 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £132,875 and £236,813. The nearest station is Batley, about 1.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Asquith Fields Play Area.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,342 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from WF17 8DR.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd near WF17 8DR 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 1.6 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 176 recent sales, the median property price is £184,400 (about £223 per square foot) in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £604,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £285,000 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £216,500 | £239 |
| Terraced | 79 | £137,000 | £187 |
| Flats | 8 | £79,250 | £152 |
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 | £287,500 | £89,000 | £185,000 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £270,000 | £69,500 | £219,000 | £135,000 |
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 | £187 |
| 2026 | £269 | £133 | £248 | £187 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 8DR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2026 | 48, Horner Crescent, Batley, WF17 8DS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 56, Horner Crescent, Batley, WF17 8DS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 24, Horner Crescent, Batley, WF17 8DS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 34, Horner Crescent, Batley, WF17 8DS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £172,500 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 155, Carlinghow Lane, Batley, WF17 8DW | Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the WF17 8DR postcode area, located within Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Carlinghow Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF17 8DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | White Lee Off Licence & Groceries | Leeds Old Road, Kirklees, WF17 9AQ | Walking directions to White Lee Off Licence & Groceries |
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 8DR, 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 8DR records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WF17 8DR in Batley West is £184,400 (about £223 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WF17 8DR, including Carlinghow Academy (Good), Co-op Academy Smithies Moor (Requires improvement) and Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WF17 8DR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,342 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 8DR is Iqbal Mohamed (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zahid Kahut (Independent).