Postcode WF17 9HW 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 Birstall area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birstall is £36,200 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 2.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Oakwell Country Park.
Birstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Birstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 54.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Birstall is £36,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from WF17 9HW.
Birstall near WF17 9HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Birstall and Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,425,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £130,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 84 | £151,250 |
10 years price trend in Birstall and Birkenshaw
In the WF17 9HW postcode area, located within Birstall, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Low Lane, Kirklees, WF17 9EY | |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Smithies Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9EH | |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Huddersfield Road, Kirklees, WF17 9AY |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Horse and Jockey | 97 Low Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9HB | |
| 0.4 mi | The Greyhound | 100 Huddersfield Road, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9BA | |
| 0.4 mi | Black Bull Inn | 5 Kirkgate, Batley, WF17 9HE |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.