Postcode WF17 9PS 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 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gomersal is £54,303 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 2.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Gomersal is £54,303 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from WF17 9PS.
Gomersal near WF17 9PS 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.
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 9PS postcode area, located within Gomersal, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF17 9PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Low Lane, Kirklees, WF17 9EY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Huddersfield Road, Kirklees, WF17 9AY | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 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.