Postcode WF17 9NT 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birstall is £43,727 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 2.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Oakwell Country Park.
Birstall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,720 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Birstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF17 9NT.
Birstall near WF17 9NT 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 2.4 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 231 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 | 50 | £373,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £142,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 92 | £157,500 |
10 year median price trend in Birstall and Birkenshaw
In the WF17 9NT postcode area, located within Birstall, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 9NT
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.