Postcode WF17 9HT is located in a major urban area, within the Birstall and Birkenshaw ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Gomersal area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gomersal is £41,700 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 2.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Oakwell Country Park.
Gomersal has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,858 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Gomersal has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gomersal is £41,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from WF17 9HT.
Gomersal near WF17 9HT has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Batley located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oakwell Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Oakwell Country Park |
Based on 234 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Birstall and Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £371,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £138,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 88 | £159,475 |
10 year median price trend in Birstall and Birkenshaw
In the WF17 9HT postcode area, located within Gomersal, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 9HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Low Lane, Kirklees, WF17 9EY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Smithies Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9EH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.