BatleyWF17
Kirklees · Yorkshire and The Humber
WF17 (Batley) in West Yorkshire shows moderate performance metrics relative to national benchmarks, ranking at the 43rd percentile with a trajectory score of 49.0. Over the past five years, residential property prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.9%, while rental yields have expanded faster at 5.5% CAGR, indicating stronger lettings demand than capital appreciation. The postcode district is experiencing active gentrification with population growth of 1.0% recorded over the same period. These figures suggest a rental-focused market with limited price momentum, positioned between slower peripheral areas and stronger performing urban centres in the wider region.
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- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Batley · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.3 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by safety.
Batley (WF17) common questions
Is Batley up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Batley (WF17) as Active. Its trajectory score is 48/100 (Average), in the top 64% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Batley safe?
Batley has a safety score of 50/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Batley?
The average property price in Batley (WF17) is £269k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Batley?
The median monthly rent in Batley (WF17) is £1,115 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Batley?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leeds (LS19), Otley (LS21), Leeds (LS6), Pudsey (LS28), Leeds (LS16). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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