Mount View Batley, Kirklees
25 addresses across 1 postcode (WF17), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19424345.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £284,995 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 24).
- 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 B; 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 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Caulms Wood Recreation Ground, is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 111 to 118 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Locala Kirklees Sas, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 94 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £284,995 | £284,995 | £284,995 |
| 2023 | 5 | £279,995 | £265,995 | £329,995 |
| 2022 | 1 | £214,995 | £214,995 | £214,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb 2024 | 11 WF17 6FX | Semi-detached | £229,595 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Feb 2024 | 9 WF17 6FX | Semi-detached | £211,050 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Feb 2024 | 1 WF17 6FX | Semi-detached | £284,995 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2023 | 28 WF17 6FX | Detached | £329,995 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2023 | 3 WF17 6FX | Semi-detached | £274,995 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2023 | 24 WF17 6FX | Semi-detached | £265,995 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 26 WF17 6FX | Semi-detached | £279,995 | New build. |
| 14 Dec 2023 | 30 WF17 6FX | Detached | £329,995 | New build. |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 4 WF17 6FX | Other | £1,864,912 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Dec 2022 | 2 WF17 6FX | Semi-detached | £214,995 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2022 | 1 WF17 6FX | Other | £800,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (19); House, end-terrace (2); House, detached (2). Built: 2022 (24).
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 B (55% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 111 m and 118 m above sea level (114 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF17 6FX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Batley 227,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Dewsbury 947,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Ravensthorpe 31,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hanging Heaton WMC | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Batley Bus Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Cliffe Street Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 18.3 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Locala Kirklees Sas | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hughes Chemists (Northern) Limited | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Dewsbury & District Hospital-Combined Elective Surgical Hub | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Dewsbury Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shawcross Store | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Caulms Wood Recreation Ground 2.6 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.3 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,990 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dum Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Soothill Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Scargill Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Holme Leas Clough | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Bag Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Jude's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 25 |
6 of the street's 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 150 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lydgate Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Mill Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Croft Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warwick Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orchard Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eastborough Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Heaton Working Mens Club WF12 7HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Hanging Heaton Ce Vc Junior And Infant School WF17 6DW | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Shaw Cross Infant And Nursery School WF12 7HP | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Shaw Cross Sharks Arlfc WF12 7HP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2014 |
| Shell UK WF12 7HP | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2013 |
| Delight Express WF12 7HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Sutty's Butties WF12 7HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| McDonalds WF12 7RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| St Pauls Church Hall WF17 6DJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2012 |
| Coults Bakery WF17 6LP | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Dewsbury Mount Tabor Shaw Cross Community Church WF12 7QN | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2016 |
| Shawcross Store WF12 7RR | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Roos Cafe WF12 7RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Ranch Cafe WF12 7EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Double Dragon WF12 7RD | Importers/Exporters | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (37); On or near A653 (21); On or near Leeds Road (16); On or near High Street (15); On or near Malin Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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
- WF17 6FX: 25 addresses of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cliff Mews · High Farm Court · Malin Road · High Street · High Street · Welwyn Road · Marlo Road · John Ormsby V C Way · Rathlin Road · Glenlow Road
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.