Batley · WF17

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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

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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 authority
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Give 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) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Batley has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Batley: 32.9% terraced
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to WF17

WF13 · Dewsbury MoorWF16 · HeckmondwikeWF12 · ChickenleyLS27 · ChurwellWF15 · RoberttownBD11 · Birkenshaw

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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 in converted/shared houses (Batley built-up area)
0.6% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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