Postcode WF17 8NS is located in a major urban area, within the Birstall and Birkenshaw ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Birstall area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birstall is £43,727 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 2.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Birstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Birstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birstall is £43,727 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from WF17 8NS.
Birstall near WF17 8NS 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 231 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Birstall and Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £373,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £142,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 92 | £157,500 |
10 year median price trend in Birstall and Birkenshaw
In the WF17 8NS postcode area, located within Birstall, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 8NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Newley Avenue, Kirklees, WF17 8NN | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Huddersfield Road, Kirklees, WF17 9AY | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Smithies Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9EH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Low Lane, Kirklees, WF17 9EY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | White Lee Off Licence & Groceries | Leeds Old Road, Kirklees, WF17 9AQ | Walking directions to White Lee Off Licence & Groceries |
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.