BD17 5AB is a sought-after residential area on West Lane, 0.2km from Lane End in Baildon. Administratively it sits within Baildon ward and the Shipley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BD17, BD17 5AB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k.
Census 2021 statistics for BD17 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00053405 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST LANE, BD17 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, BD17 5AB.
330
47
£ 49,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD17 5AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BD17 5AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £660k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £660k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD17 5AB. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 660,000
1 sales · Mean £ 660,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD17 5AB has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sandal Primary School
Hoyle Court Primary School
Baildon Glen Primary School
Baildon Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Malt Shovel Inn0.6 km
- The Cricketers Arms0.9 km
- The Angel0.5 km
- The Baildon Club0.5 km
- The Shroggs0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Kashmiri Aroma0.5 km
- Wellbeing Cafe0.4 km
- Wesley's0.4 km
- Four Corners Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Jessie's0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Whitehouse Pizza0.4 km
- Baildon Fish Bar0.4 km
- Baildon Spice0.4 km
- Wok this Way0.5 km
- Casa Bella0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cabbage Patch Bakery0.6 km
- Station Road Post Office0.5 km
- Westgate Stores0.4 km
- Baildon Green Convenience Store0.9 km
- Boots0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- McColls0.4 km
- Co Op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Baildon1.3 km
- Saltaire1.8 km
- Shipley1.9 km
Bus Stops
- West Lane Bank Crest0.1 km
- West Lane Bank Crest0.1 km
- West Ln Belmont Avenue0.1 km
- West Ln Belmont Avenue0.1 km
- Collier Lane Strathmore Dr0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BD175AB · Data under Open Government Licence