Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

CARLINGHOW HILL, WF17 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLINGHOW HILL, WF17 0AG.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WF17 0AG combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£577k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £577k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

WF17 0AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carlinghow Hill, 0.3km from Upper Batley in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

For serious buyers, WF17 0AG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £577k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00055619 (shared with 12 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 0AG. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.7%
Asian / British Asian29.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 527,500

6 sales · Mean £ 493,000

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

2 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

WF17 0AG has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Batley Grammar School

Good1014 pupils0.3 km
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Upper Batley High School

Good748 pupils0.3 km
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Reach Academy

Good13 pupils0.5 km
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Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement219 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Good0.8 km
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Carlinghow Academy

Good319 pupils0.8 km
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Engage Academy

Good8 pupils0.9 km
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Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good194 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Tesco Extra0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd0.9 km
  • Sugarcane Grillhouse1.0 km
  • Cha Cha Chai1.0 km
  • Cha-Cha Pizzas1.0 km
  • Cooplands1.0 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Salt and Crust0.5 km
  • Brgr Bro0.9 km
  • Franko Pizza0.8 km
  • QF Kitchen0.9 km
  • Sodexo Ltd0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Charnocks Bakery0.9 km
  • Grantham Bakers And Confectioners1.0 km
  • Poundland1.0 km
  • Spar, Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
  • Notay Stores1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Rose Of York0.9 km
  • The Greedy Duck0.9 km
  • St Marys Hall0.7 km
  • The Victoria0.5 km
  • Irish Democratic League Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley1.8 km
  • Dewsbury3.4 km
  • Morley4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlinghow Hill Holly Bank Avenue0.0 km
  • Carlinghow Hill Holly Bank Avenue0.1 km
  • Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.3 km
  • Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.3 km
  • Heaton Rd Timothy Lane0.3 km