Postcode WF17 8EZ 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 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 nearest station is Batley, about 1.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Staincliffe Park.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,342 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 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 8EZ.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd near WF17 8EZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Staincliffe Park | Small | Walking directions to Staincliffe Park |
| 0.5 mi | Asquith Fields Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Asquith Fields Play Area |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £265,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £185,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 62 | £157,750 | £205 |
| Flats | 6 | £51,250 | £100 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190,000 | £65,800 | £130,000 | £99,000 |
| 2017 | £216,250 | £62,000 | £128,500 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £204,250 | £76,750 | £127,750 | £104,000 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £78,000 | £138,000 | £108,000 |
| 2020 | £227,475 | £121,000 | £141,000 | £122,000 |
| 2021 | £249,995 | £83,000 | £150,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £256,000 | £92,475 | £171,000 | £139,950 |
| 2023 | £282,500 | £72,500 | £176,500 | £141,000 |
| 2024 | £279,500 | £75,000 | £180,000 | £142,500 |
| 2025 | £297,000 | £73,750 | £185,000 | £146,000 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | £40,750 | £200,000 | £158,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182 | £108 | £159 | £148 |
| 2017 | £196 | £101 | £156 | £136 |
| 2018 | £197 | £112 | £155 | £134 |
| 2019 | £193 | £96 | £158 | £134 |
| 2020 | £205 | £192 | £164 | £156 |
| 2021 | £227 | £109 | £187 | £151 |
| 2022 | £234 | £135 | £208 | £167 |
| 2023 | £261 | £166 | £224 | £180 |
| 2024 | £254 | £151 | £220 | £171 |
| 2025 | £246 | £119 | £233 | £183 |
| 2026 | £274 | £86 | £226 | £231 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 8EZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | 240, Healey Lane, Batley, WF17 8DG | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 275A, Healey Lane, Batley, WF17 8DE | Detached | Freehold | £217,500 | |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 49, Charnwood Bank, Batley, WF17 8PY | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 57, Charnwood Bank, Batley, WF17 8PY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £159,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 3, Common Road, Batley, WF17 7QL | Terraced | Freehold | £75,000 |
In the WF17 8EZ postcode area, located within Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 8EZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Halifax Road, Kirklees, WF13 4AW | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8EZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Arshad
Heckmondwike - Elected 2 May 2024
Kim Leadbeater
Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF17 8EZ 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WF17 8EZ in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £182,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to WF17 8EZ, including Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good), Heckmondwike Primary Academy and Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WF17 8EZ 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 Spen Valley covering WF17 8EZ is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Arshad (Independent).