Postcode WF17 8PH 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 94.0 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 0.9 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 94.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Batley Central is £25,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF17 8PH.
Batley Central near WF17 8PH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £166,650 in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £570,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £219,975 |
| Flats | 4 | £84,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £199,950 |
| Terraced | 63 | £144,000 |
10 years price trend in Batley West
In the WF17 8PH postcode area, located within Batley Central, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Victoria Hotel | 519 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 8LL | |
| 0.3 mi | Khyber Restaurant | Stocks Lane, Batley, WF17 8PA | |
| 0.3 mi | The West End | Blakeridge Lane, Kirklees, WF17 5DH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.