WF17 0AP 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF17, WF17 0AP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 £408k, down 69.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00055687 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER BATLEY LOW LANE, WF17 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER BATLEY LOW LANE, WF17 0AP.
227
47
£ 37,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF17 0AP 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF17 0AP spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £408k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 69.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0AP. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 502,500
4 sales · Mean £ 557,500
Terraced
£ 153,000
1 sales · Mean £ 153,000
Semi-Detached
£ 383,500
1 sales · Mean £ 383,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0AP 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.
school Local Schools
Batley Grammar School
Upper Batley High School
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Reach Academy
Batley Girls High School
Carlinghow Academy
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Greedy Duck0.7 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Frankies0.9 km
- Harrys Takeaway0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Salvation Army Church And Community Centre1.0 km
- Salt and Crust0.8 km
- Sodexo Ltd0.3 km
- Batley Sports And Tennis Centre0.9 km
- Swan Lake cafe1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Extra0.3 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Factory Shop0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley2.1 km
- Dewsbury3.9 km
- Morley3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Batley Ln Upper Batley Low Rd0.1 km
- Upper Batley Ln Upper Batley Low Rd0.1 km
- Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.2 km
- Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.2 km
- Carlinghow Hill Holly Bank Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170AP · Data under Open Government Licence