Cost of Living in WF17
Kirklees
WF17 at a glance
Postcode district (WF17)£160k
Median home price
1,981
Sales (last 5y)
-43%
vs national median
£199
Est. council tax / mo
3.9/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the WF17 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in WF17
Postcode district (WF17)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £294,000 | 401 | −£116k |
| Semi-detached | £190,000 | 774 | −£70k |
| Terraced | £125,000 | 1,006 | −£93k |
| Flat | £68,500 | 98 | −£164k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in WF17
Band E
Estimated band
£2,383
Estimated annual cost
£199
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (WF17)WF17 sits at an average deprivation decile of 3.9 out of 10 (more deprived than the English average), based on the 35 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 43% less than the national median.