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WF17 (Birstall) in a nutshell
WF17 covers Birstall, Batley, Staincliffe, in Kirklees and Leeds. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for WF17
Two councils in one district
WF17 is split between Kirklees and Leeds. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
WF17 stretches across Batley East, Batley West, Birstall & Birkenshaw and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'WF17', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Batley run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Batley: 80.9% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does WF17 cover?
WF17 (Birstall, Batley, Staincliffe) includes the wards of Batley East, Batley West, Birstall & Birkenshaw, Dewsbury East, Heckmondwike, Morley South (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to WF17?
Neighbouring districts include WF13 (Dewsbury Moor), WF16 (Heckmondwike), WF12 (Chickenley), LS27 (Churwell), WF15 (Roberttown) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering WF17 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in WF17?
About 16,338 households and 43,395 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,112 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is WF17 in?
WF17 sits in Kirklees, Leeds (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Dewsbury and Batley, Leeds South West and Morley, Spen Valley.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- WF17 1
- Areas covered
- Birstall, Batley, Staincliffe 2
- Active postcodes
- 1,112 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 16,338 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 43,395 2
- Electoral wards
- Batley East, Batley West, Birstall & Birkenshaw, Dewsbury East, Heckmondwike, Morley South 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Dewsbury and Batley, Leeds South West and Morley, Spen Valley 4
- Local authority
- Kirklees, Leeds 4
- Households heated by mains gas only (Batley built-up area)
- 80.9% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.