Leefield Road Batley, Kirklees
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (WF17), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19409168.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £210,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Kirklees costs £2,441 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Batley, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 128 to 131 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cook Lane Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £117,500 | £117,500 | £117,500 |
| 2007 | 2 | £217,500 | £150,000 | £285,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £142,500 | £142,500 | £142,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 5 WF17 8AW | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2020 | 2 WF17 8AW | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2015 | 5 WF17 8AW | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2014 | 1 WF17 8AW | Semi-detached | £117,500 | |
| 9 Nov 2007 | 6 WF17 8AW | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2007 | 3 WF17 8AW | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2006 | 7 WF17 8AW | Semi-detached | £142,500 | |
| 22 May 2001 | 4 WF17 8AW | Detached | £165,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Kirklees in 2026-27: Band D £2,441 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,627 | £1,899 | £2,170 | £2,441 | £2,984 | £3,526 | £4,068 | £4,882 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (43% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Healey Nursery School, Healey Lane, Batley: up to 19 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF17 8AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WF17 8AR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 128 m and 131 m above sea level (130 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF17 8AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF17 8AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Batley 227,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Dewsbury 947,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Ravensthorpe 31,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest White Lee Road Leeside Rd | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Heckmondwike Bus Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Albion Street Car Park GeniePoint | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 16.3 km (10 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cook Lane Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Pharmacy Hub | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 169-171 High Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Dewsbury & District Hospital-Combined Elective Surgical Hub | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Heckmondwike Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Smithies Service Station 1, Birstall Cashzone | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,760 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest John Curwen Academy Playing Fields 4.5 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,830 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Adwalton Moor 1643, a registered battlefield, 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Adwalton Moor 1643 | Registered battlefield | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ridings Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Little Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Church Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Spen Valley Bottoms | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Dewsbury Flood Relief Channel | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 11 |
3 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Kirklees: see them on the Kirklees page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carlinghow Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Inadequate (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Birstall Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Batley Grammar School | All-through | 3–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield School WF17 8AS | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Gayatri Stores WF17 9AQ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Black Horse Inn WF17 9AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Fryer Tucks WF16 9BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Go Local Extra WF16 9NX | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 28 Jan 2015 |
| Shama Heckmondwike Ltd WF16 9BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Dale Lane Fisheries WF16 9NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Freddy's Express WF16 9NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| The Counting House Day Nursery WF17 9AN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near B6122 (14); On or near Leeside Road (10); On or near Leefield Road (9); On or near White Lee Road (7); On or near Sunny Court (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Leeside Road · Lee Side Road · Riding Street · Leeside Road · Sunny View · Triath Court · Riding Street · Brighton Close · White Lee Close · Carlinghow Lane · Mount Avenue · Sunny Court
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.