Postcode WF17 8PS 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 Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £48,369 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.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £48,369 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF17 8PS.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd near WF17 8PS 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 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 8PS postcode area, located within Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 8PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Callaghan News | 59-61 Cross Bank Road, Carlinghow, Batley, WF17 8PN | Walking directions to Callaghan News |
| 0.4 mi | Abu Bakr | Upper Blakeridge Lane, Batley, WF17 8FU | Walking directions to Abu Bakr |
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.