Postcode WF17 9QU 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 high crime levels, with around 91.9 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 2.4 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,379 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Birstall has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF17 9QU.
Birstall near WF17 9QU 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 £193,000 in Birstall and Birkenshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £222,500 |
| Terraced | 84 | £151,250 |
10 years price trend in Birstall and Birkenshaw
In the WF17 9QU postcode area, located within Birstall, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.