Postcode WF17 8DT 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 Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.6 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 1.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 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 6,205 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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 198 ft away from WF17 8DT.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd near WF17 8DT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asquith Fields Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Asquith Fields Play Area |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £298,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £89,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £206,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Batley West
In the WF17 8DT postcode area, located within Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 8DT
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Newley Avenue, Kirklees, WF17 8NN | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
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.
Elected local representatives for WF17 8DT, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.