Postcode WF17 8LX 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 very high crime levels, with around 342.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Batley Central is £25,100 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Batley Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,146 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Batley Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 342.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 70.8% 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 of residents in Batley Central is £25,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from WF17 8LX.
Batley Central near WF17 8LX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Batley located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £166,650 in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £570,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £260,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £204,975 |
| Terraced | 64 | £140,000 |
10 years price trend in Batley West
In the WF17 8LX postcode area, located within Batley Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.