BD17 5AE 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 5AE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BD17 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00053405 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST LANE, BD17 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, BD17 5AE.
330
47
£ 49,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD17 5AE 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
No single demographic signal dominates BD17 5AE — age 47, 95% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD17 5AE. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD17 5AE has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sandal Primary School
Baildon Glen Primary School
Hoyle Court Primary School
Baildon Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Malt Shovel Inn0.6 km
- Baildon Golf Club (bar only)0.7 km
- Baildon Rugby And Cricket Club0.9 km
- Bulls Head Inn (Bar Only)0.5 km
- Cafe Bar Twelve0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Kashmiri Aroma0.6 km
- Wellbeing Cafe0.5 km
- Wesley's0.4 km
- Xaviers Takeaway0.5 km
- Nine @ Westgate0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Sweet Moments Baildon0.9 km
- Baildon Green Convenience Store0.8 km
- Boots0.6 km
- Cabbage Patch Bakery0.6 km
- Station Road Post Office0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.6 km
- McColls0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Casa Bella0.6 km
- Mother Hubbards0.7 km
- Nawabi0.5 km
- Whitehouse Pizza0.3 km
- Baildon Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Baildon1.3 km
- Saltaire1.8 km
- Shipley1.9 km
Bus Stops
- West Ln Belmont Avenue0.1 km
- West Ln Belmont Avenue0.1 km
- West Lane Bank Crest0.2 km
- West Lane Bank Crest0.2 km
- Collier Lane Strathmore Dr0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD175AE · Data under Open Government Licence