Postcode WF17 9AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Heckmondwike 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 moderate crime levels, with around 45.0 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 2.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Asquith Fields Play Area.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,205 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from WF17 9AJ.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd near WF17 9AJ 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asquith Fields Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Asquith Fields Play Area |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £645,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £297,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £79,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £142,250 |
10 year median price trend in Heckmondwike
In the WF17 9AJ postcode area, located within Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 9AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | White Lee Off Licence & Groceries | Leeds Old Road, Kirklees, WF17 9AQ | Walking directions to White Lee Off Licence & Groceries |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Huddersfield Road, Kirklees, WF17 9AY | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | Newley Avenue, Kirklees, WF17 8NN | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
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.