Postcode WF17 8PN 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 339.5 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 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Jessop Park.
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 339.5 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from WF17 8PN.
Batley Central near WF17 8PN 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Jessop Park | Small | Walking directions to Jessop Park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 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 | £265,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £198,975 |
| Terraced | 69 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Batley West
In the WF17 8PN postcode area, located within Batley Central, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 8PN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Branch Road, Batley, WF17 5RY | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.