Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

UPPER BATLEY LOW LANE, WF17 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER BATLEY LOW LANE, WF17 0AL.

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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 0AL 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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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WF17 0AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £476k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WF17 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Upper Batley Low Lane, 0.1km from Upper Batley in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

For serious buyers, WF17 0AL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0AL 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 0AL. 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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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

£ 922,500

2 sales · Mean £ 922,500

Semi-Detached

£ 542,500

2 sales · Mean £ 542,500

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

WF17 0AL has low crime rates — 9 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 pupils0.5 km
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Upper Batley High School

Good748 pupils0.5 km
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Reach Academy

Good13 pupils0.7 km
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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement219 pupils1.0 km
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Carlinghow Academy

Good319 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Good1.0 km
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Batley Girls High School

Outstanding1350 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Greedy Duck0.7 km
  • St Marys Hall1.0 km
  • The Victoria0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • Beijing Express0.9 km
  • Frankies0.7 km
  • Harrys Takeaway0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Khyber Restaurant0.9 km
  • Retro's0.9 km
  • Salvation Army Church And Community Centre0.8 km
  • Salt and Crust0.7 km
  • Sodexo Ltd0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Callaghan News0.9 km
  • Purpose of Life Yorkshire Food Bank, Carlinghow Mills0.8 km
  • Factory Shop0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley1.9 km
  • Dewsbury3.6 km
  • Morley4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.0 km
  • Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.0 km
  • Carlinghow Hill Holly Bank Avenue0.2 km
  • Carlinghow Hill Holly Bank Avenue0.2 km
  • Upper Batley Ln Upper Batley Low Rd0.2 km