WF17 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Lamplands in Morley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Morley South ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00058209 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF17 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF17 0AF.
291
48
£ 45,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF17 0AF spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0AF. The average age is 48.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0AF has low crime rates — 27 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
Engage Academy
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Reach Academy
Upper Batley High School
Lydgate Junior and Infant School
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Batley Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- KAKE TEMPTATIONS YORKSHIRE LTD0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Gelato Passion0.9 km
- Batley Food Bank0.9 km
- Dixon's Milk Ices0.8 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- B'Z Cafe0.8 km
- Massarella Restaurant0.7 km
- Robertos1.0 km
- The Curry Counter0.8 km
- King Currys (Above HFC)0.9 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Burger Villa0.8 km
- Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd0.9 km
- Dragon City0.9 km
- Hardys Burgerhouse0.9 km
- Sizzlers1.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Cellar Bar1.0 km
- Irish Democratic League Club1.0 km
- The Greedy Duck0.9 km
- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- Bradford Road Central Club0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley1.1 km
- Dewsbury3.1 km
- Morley4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Broomsdale Rd Sykes Close0.2 km
- Lady Ann Rd Broomsdale Road0.2 km
- Broomsdale Rd Sykes Close0.2 km
- Broomsdale Road Grace Leather Ln0.4 km
- Lady Ann Road Primrose Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170AF · Data under Open Government Licence