Postcode WF17 9AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Heckmondwike area of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd is £48,369 per year. The median sale price in Heckmondwike is £184,975 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £153,500 and £229,500. The nearest station is Batley, about 2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Asquith Fields Play Area.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,607 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.6 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 190 recent sales, the median property price is £184,975 (about £230 per square foot) in Heckmondwike area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £267,000 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £185,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 63 | £158,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 5 | £52,500 | £88 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190,000 | £65,800 | £130,000 | £99,000 |
| 2017 | £216,250 | £62,000 | £128,500 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £204,250 | £76,750 | £127,750 | £104,000 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £78,000 | £138,000 | £108,000 |
| 2020 | £227,475 | £121,000 | £141,000 | £122,000 |
| 2021 | £249,995 | £83,000 | £150,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £256,000 | £92,475 | £171,000 | £139,950 |
| 2023 | £282,500 | £72,500 | £176,500 | £141,000 |
| 2024 | £279,500 | £75,000 | £180,000 | £142,500 |
| 2025 | £297,000 | £73,750 | £185,000 | £146,000 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £62,500 | £192,000 | £158,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182 | £108 | £159 | £148 |
| 2017 | £196 | £101 | £156 | £136 |
| 2018 | £197 | £112 | £155 | £134 |
| 2019 | £193 | £96 | £158 | £134 |
| 2020 | £205 | £192 | £164 | £156 |
| 2021 | £227 | £109 | £187 | £151 |
| 2022 | £234 | £135 | £208 | £167 |
| 2023 | £261 | £166 | £224 | £180 |
| 2024 | £254 | £151 | £220 | £171 |
| 2025 | £246 | £119 | £234 | £183 |
| 2026 | £274 | £86 | £229 | £211 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 9AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 233, Leeds Old Road, Batley, WF17 9AQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £97,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 243, White Lee Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BE | Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 201, White Lee Road, Batley, WF17 9AG | Terraced | Freehold | £125,690 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 1, Back Carlinghow Lane, Batley, WF17 9AL | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 157, Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB | Detached | Freehold | £193,000 |
In the WF17 9AJ postcode area, located within Wilton Park, Carlinghow & Brookroyd, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Carlinghow Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2022. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Birstall Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Oct 2018. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9AY | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 851 Bradford Road, Birstall, Batley, WF17 8NN | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF17 9AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Arshad
Heckmondwike - Elected 2 May 2024
Kim Leadbeater
Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF17 9AJ records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WF17 9AJ in Heckmondwike is £184,975 (about £230 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WF17 9AJ, including Co-op Academy Smithies Moor (Requires improvement), Carlinghow Academy (Good) and Birstall Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WF17 9AJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,607 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Spen Valley covering WF17 9AJ is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Arshad (Independent).