Area guide
Living in WF17, Dewsbury
Average price
£208,427
+5.1% in a year · +24.1% in 5 years
Area score
44/100
Below average · around WF17 8LL
Crime
333
reported a month within a mile of the centre
House prices over 10 years
Kirklees · UK House Price Index
20172026
What makes up the score
Crime333 crimes a month within a mile
Flood riskLow flood risk
Schools0 good or outstanding schools nearby
Who lives here
Census 2021, neighbourhood around WF17 8LL
Owners 25%Private renters 27%Social renters 47%
Schools nearby
- St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
- Batley Grammar School
- Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy
- Upper Batley High School
- Becker School
Figures for WF17 8LL and its surroundings, updated 14 Nov 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, police.uk, ONS and other Open Government Licence data.