WF17 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Upper Batley Lane, 0.1km from Upper Batley in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00055687 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER BATLEY LANE, WF17 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER BATLEY LANE, WF17 0AR.
227
47
£ 37,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF17 0AR 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
No single demographic signal dominates WF17 0AR — age 47, 92% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0AR. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0AR 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Notay Stores1.0 km
- Callaghan News1.0 km
- Purpose of Life Yorkshire Food Bank, Carlinghow Mills0.9 km
- Factory Shop0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Greedy Duck0.8 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Beijing Express1.0 km
- Frankies0.8 km
- Harrys Takeaway0.8 km
- Sugarcane Grillhouse1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Salvation Army Church And Community Centre0.9 km
- Salt and Crust0.7 km
- Sodexo Ltd0.2 km
- Batley Sports And Tennis Centre0.9 km
- Swan Lake cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Extra0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley2.1 km
- Dewsbury3.8 km
- Morley4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Batley Ln Upper Batley Low Rd0.0 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 Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170AR · Data under Open Government Licence