BD17 5DH is a safe, established residential area on West Lane, 0.5km from Baildon Green in Baildon. Administratively it sits within Baildon ward and the Shipley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BD17, BD17 5DH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £515k.
Census 2021 statistics for BD17 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00053357 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST LANE, BD17 5DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, BD17 5DH.
336
46
£ 49,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD17 5DH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BD17 5DH combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£515k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD17 5DH. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 515,000
1 sales · Mean £ 515,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD17 5DH has low crime rates — 25 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
Titus Salt School
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Hoyle Court Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Sweet Moments Baildon0.7 km
- Boots1.0 km
- Station Road Post Office0.8 km
- Westgate Stores0.9 km
- Baildon Green Convenience Store0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Cricketers Arms0.5 km
- Bulls Head Inn (Bar Only)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Whitehouse Pizza0.6 km
- Baildon Fish Bar0.7 km
- Baildon Spice0.6 km
- Wok this Way0.9 km
- Nawabi0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Wellbeing Cafe0.9 km
- Wesley's0.8 km
- Jessie's1.0 km
- Rupali0.9 km
- Xaviers Takeaway0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- McColls0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltaire1.4 km
- Baildon1.6 km
- Shipley1.6 km
Bus Stops
- West Lane Belmont Ave0.1 km
- West Lane Belmont Ave0.1 km
- West Lane Oakleigh View0.1 km
- West Lane Oakleigh View0.1 km
- West Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD175DH · Data under Open Government Licence