Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

LONG CROFT VIEW, WF17 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG CROFT VIEW, WF17 0AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

227

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WF17 0AE 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WF17 0AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF17 0AE is a safe, established residential area on Long Croft View, 0.1km from Upper Batley in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF17, WF17 0AE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00055687 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0AE. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 412,500

2 sales · Mean £ 412,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WF17 0AE has low crime rates — 22 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.

Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Batley Grammar School

Good1014 pupils0.6 km
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Upper Batley High School

Good748 pupils0.7 km
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Reach Academy

Good13 pupils0.8 km
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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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Batley Girls High School

Outstanding1350 pupils0.9 km
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Carlinghow Academy

Good319 pupils1.1 km
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Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement219 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Good1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Greedy Duck0.6 km
  • The Victoria1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Frankies0.9 km
  • Harrys Takeaway1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Salvation Army Church And Community Centre1.0 km
  • Salt and Crust0.9 km
  • Sodexo Ltd0.4 km
  • Batley Sports And Tennis Centre0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Factory Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley2.1 km
  • Dewsbury3.8 km
  • Morley3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Upper Batley Ln Upper Batley Low Rd0.2 km
  • Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.2 km
  • Upper Batley Ln Upper Batley Low Rd0.2 km
  • Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.2 km
  • Carlinghow Hill Holly Bank Avenue0.4 km