Postcode WF17 8LY 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 282.1 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 1.0 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 282.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Batley Central is £40,276 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from WF17 8LY.
Batley Central near WF17 8LY 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 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 | 69 | £139,000 |
10 year median price trend in Batley West
In the WF17 8LY postcode area, located within Batley Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 8LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Callaghan News | 59-61 Cross Bank Road, Carlinghow, Batley, WF17 8PN | Walking directions to Callaghan News |
| 0.3 mi | Abu Bakr | Upper Blakeridge Lane, Batley, WF17 8FU | Walking directions to Abu Bakr |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Branch Road, Batley, WF17 5RY | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.