Postcode WF17 8FS 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 Batley Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Batley Central is £40,276 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Jessop Park.
Batley Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Batley Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Batley Central is £40,276 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF17 8FS.
Batley Central near WF17 8FS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Batley | N/A | Walking directions to Batley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jessop Park | Small | Walking directions to Jessop Park |
| 0.3 mi | Batley Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Batley Memorial Park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £276,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £133,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £188,500 |
| Terraced | 70 | £139,475 |
10 year median price trend in Batley West
In the WF17 8FS postcode area, located within Batley Central, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 8FS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Abu Bakr | Upper Blakeridge Lane, Batley, WF17 8FU | Walking directions to Abu Bakr |
| 0.2 mi | Callaghan News | 59-61 Cross Bank Road, Carlinghow, Batley, WF17 8PN | Walking directions to Callaghan News |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Branch Road, Batley, WF17 5RY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Alfreds Way, Batley, WF17 5DR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 1 Alfreds Way, Batley, WF17 5DR | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.