Postcode WF17 8FL 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 Staincliffe & Healey area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Staincliffe & Healey is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 1.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Asquith Fields Play Area.
Staincliffe & Healey has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,227 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Staincliffe & Healey has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Staincliffe & Healey is £32,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF17 8FL.
Staincliffe & Healey near WF17 8FL 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 | Asquith Fields Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Asquith Fields Play Area |
Based on 198 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 | 41 | £284,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £81,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £138,250 |
10 year median price trend in Heckmondwike
In the WF17 8FL postcode area, located within Staincliffe & Healey, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.