Postcode WF17 9LF 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 Birkenshaw area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Birkenshaw is £44,000 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 2.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Oakwell Country Park.
Birkenshaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,924 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Birkenshaw has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Birkenshaw is £44,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from WF17 9LF.
Birkenshaw near WF17 9LF 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 9LF postcode area, located within Birkenshaw, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Scotland | 1115 Bradford Road, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9HZ | |
| 0.5 mi | Black Bull Inn | 5 Kirkgate, Batley, WF17 9HE |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Oak Tree | Nutter Lane, Kirklees, WF17 9LG | |
| 0.2 mi | Countryside cafe and icecream | Nutter Lane, Kirklees, BD19 4LL |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.