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WF17 8EQ

Chaster Street

Batley West

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Detailed insights for WF17 8EQ

Overview

Postcode WF17 8EQ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 nearest station is Batley, about 1.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Asquith Fields Play Area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,247 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.1%

Approximately 27.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £48,369 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from WF17 8EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd near WF17 8EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Batley located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF17 8EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAsquith Fields Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Asquith Fields Play Area

Area Profile

Population
505
Population density
8,402.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.65(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.53(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.67(+12%)
Vehicle crime
9.07(+61%)
Public order
8.46(-4%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
399
78.24%
Pakistani
27
5.29%
Indian
26
5.1%
Other White
21
4.12%
African
11
2.16%
Total population: 510

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
25.75%
Level 3 (A level)
72
19.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
17.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
15.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
55
15.07%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
30.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
27.08%
Other social rented
33
17.19%
Owns outright
30
15.62%
Social rents from council
19
9.9%
Total households: 192

Property prices in Batley West

Median price£189,000
Price per sq ft£225
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £247K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £604,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Batley West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£285,000£277
Semi-Detached63£220,000£239
Terraced73£136,000£188
Flats6£78,000£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Batley West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Batley West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£295,000£89,000£185,000£144,500
2026£285,000£67,000£220,000£132,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Batley West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Batley West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£186
2026£271£152£263£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Batley West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Batley West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 8EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 8EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jul 202637, Chaster Street, Batley, WF17 8EQTerracedFreehold£128,800
08 Jul 202624, Pynate Road, Batley, WF17 8EPTerracedFreehold£110,000
05 Dec 20259, Spring Mills Grove, Batley, WF17 8FJTerracedFreehold£189,000
04 Jun 202511, Spring Mills Grove, Batley, WF17 8FJTerracedFreehold£182,500
23 May 202537, Spring Mills Grove, Batley, WF17 8FJTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the WF17 8EQ postcode area, located within Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF17 8EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCarlinghow AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBecker SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 8EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF17 8EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCallaghan News59-61 Cross Bank Road, Carlinghow, Batley, WF17 8PNWalking directions to Callaghan News
0.5 miAbu BakrUpper Blakeridge Lane, Batley, WF17 8FUWalking directions to Abu Bakr

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF17 8EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Zahid Kahut

Batley West - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Iqbal Mohamed

Dewsbury and Batley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyDewsbury and BatleyE14001196
WardBatley WestE05001391
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wilton Park, Carlinghow & BrookroydE02002276
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 006CE01011030
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF17 8EQ

Is WF17 8EQ (Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd) safe?

The area around WF17 8EQ records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WF17 8EQ?

The median sale price around WF17 8EQ in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £189,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF17 8EQ?

There are 20 schools close to WF17 8EQ, including Carlinghow Academy (Good), Becker School and St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF17 8EQ?

WF17 8EQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,247 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF17 8EQ (Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dewsbury and Batley covering WF17 8EQ is Iqbal Mohamed (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zahid Kahut (Independent).