WF17 is a postcode district in Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 1097 active and 342 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WF17 (31%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (8%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes WF17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WF17 are around £227k, up 14.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WF17 at 359 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WF17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WF17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF17 postcode area.
44,366
38
£ 36,233 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WF17's 60% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £227k. Property prices are trending up 14.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Mill Lane Primary School
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Warwick Road Primary School
Lydgate Junior and Infant School
Hyrstmount Junior School
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Pound Express
- Greggs
- Slimming World Hanging Heaton
- 4 Market Place
- Ally's Supermarket
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Healey House Hotel
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Admiral Casino
- Birstall Conservative Club
- Birstall Cricket Club
- Birstall Irish Democratic League Club
- Birstall Sports & Social Club
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- D Licious
- Heavenly Desserts Batley
- I-ce Desserts
- Lala's Batley Ltd
- Oaktree Cafe
- + 83 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland
- Nisa Local
- Asda
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
- Tesco Express
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips
- Naveeds Indian Takeaway
- New Thorncliffe
- Oodles Chinese
- Panda Country Chinese Takeaway
- + 56 more
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