Postcode WF17 9LH is located in a major urban area, within the Birstall and Birkenshaw area of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Birstall area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birstall is £43,727 per year. The median sale price in Birstall and Birkenshaw is £203,500 (around £247 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £159,961 and £275,000. The nearest station is Batley, about 2.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Oakwell Country Park.
Birstall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,031 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Birstall has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Birstall is £43,727 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF17 9LH.
Birstall near WF17 9LH 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oakwell Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Oakwell Country Park |
Based on 254 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 (about £247 per square foot) in Birstall and Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £375,000 | £299 |
| Semi-Detached | 96 | £235,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 96 | £161,000 | £221 |
| Flats | 15 | £129,950 | £184 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257,500 | £155,000 | £143,000 | £101,000 |
| 2017 | £249,000 | £99,950 | £150,000 | £115,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £90,000 | £161,500 | £114,950 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £94,998 | £175,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £340,000 | £110,000 | £165,000 | £132,500 |
| 2021 | £322,000 | £82,500 | £195,000 | £130,000 |
| 2022 | £302,500 | £104,000 | £212,000 | £143,750 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £108,000 | £222,500 | £147,750 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £118,000 | £224,000 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £136,000 | £225,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £93,750 | £230,000 | £162,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195 | £185 | £166 | £139 |
| 2017 | £198 | £128 | £167 | £156 |
| 2018 | £213 | £127 | £176 | £150 |
| 2019 | £234 | £152 | £196 | £161 |
| 2020 | £246 | £165 | £192 | £182 |
| 2021 | £258 | £114 | £214 | £177 |
| 2022 | £279 | £159 | £223 | £192 |
| 2023 | £263 | £133 | £243 | £194 |
| 2024 | £284 | £196 | £240 | £212 |
| 2025 | £294 | £212 | £251 | £219 |
| 2026 | £296 | £166 | £255 | £220 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF17 9LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | 5, Heather Court, Batley, WF17 9BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £182,500 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 12, Heather Court, Batley, WF17 9BD | Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 45, Kings Drive, Batley, WF17 9JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 8, Kings Drive, Batley, WF17 9JH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 24, Foxglove Road, Batley, WF17 9NW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the WF17 9LH postcode area, located within Birstall, there are 6 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 | St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Fieldhead Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2023. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF17 9LH
| 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 |
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 9LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Stephen Thompson
Birstall and Birkenshaw - Elected 2 May 2024
Kim Leadbeater
Spen Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF17 9LH records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WF17 9LH in Birstall and Birkenshaw is £203,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 254 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WF17 9LH, including St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School (Good), St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy (Good) and Fieldhead Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WF17 9LH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,031 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 9LH is Kim Leadbeater (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Stephen Thompson (Conservative and Unionist Party).