WF17 — BATLEY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WF17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WF17 is £216,707, which is 22% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in WF17 cost 24.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WF17 have fallen 19.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£315,576	236
Semi-detached	£208,311	530
Terraced	£135,298	606
Flat	£93,465	70
All types	£216,707	1520

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WF17

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 90.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WF17 has a crime rate 11% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

38.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

10.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

13.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WF17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WF17 has 27 schools within or near its boundaries, including 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Mill Lane Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Warwick Road Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Lydgate Junior and Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

845,189

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WF17 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WF17 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WF17 — BATLEY

Area Summary

WF17 (BATLEY) offers affordable property prices (£216,707, 24% below national average), 27 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WF17?

The average house price in WF17 (BATLEY) is £216,707, based on 1520 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 19.2% over the past year.

Is WF17 a safe area to live?

Crime in WF17 is close to the national average at 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (38.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WF17?

There are 27 schools in or near WF17. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WF17?

Council tax in WF17 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WF17?

The average broadband download speed in WF17 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WF17 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in WF17 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 845,189.