Postcode WF17 8HU 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 142.6 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 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from WF17 8HU.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd near WF17 8HU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8HU postcode area, located within Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 8HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Callaghan News | 59-61 Cross Bank Road, Carlinghow, Batley, WF17 8PN | Walking directions to Callaghan News |
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.