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WF17

BATLEY

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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WF17 covers BATLEY in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £216,707
1yr change ▼ 19.2%
Crime 11% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£216,707

▼ 19.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

24% below national avg

Crime Rate

90.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

11% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

27 schools

Broadband Speed

372 Mbps

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.

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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

£193K £205K £216K £228K £239K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

9

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

845,189

Population

62

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.

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372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about WF17 BATLEY

What is the average house price in WF17 BATLEY?
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 BATLEY 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 is the population of WF17 BATLEY?
The population of WF17 (BATLEY) is approximately 845,189 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WF17 BATLEY?
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.

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