WF17 0AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heaton Road, 0.5km from Lamplands in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF17 0AT is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £710k. 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 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00055574 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATON ROAD, WF17 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATON ROAD, WF17 0AT.
388
32
£ 25,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF17 0AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WF17 0AT has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0AT. The average age is 31.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 617,500
12 sales · Mean £ 619,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0AT has low crime rates — 28 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
Upper Batley High School
Reach Academy
Batley Grammar School
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Engage Academy
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Carlinghow Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Mr Frosty's/Paul's Ices0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Dixon's Milk Ices0.8 km
- Pound Express0.9 km
- Factory Shop0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd0.9 km
- Dragon City0.9 km
- Hardys Burgerhouse0.9 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.9 km
- Cha-Cha Pizzas0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Robertos0.9 km
- The Curry Counter0.8 km
- Brgr Bro0.8 km
- Casa Fiamma Ltd0.9 km
- Franko Pizza0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Irish Democratic League Club0.8 km
- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- Rose Of York0.8 km
- St Marys Hall0.8 km
- The Victoria0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley1.6 km
- Dewsbury3.4 km
- Morley4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Heaton Rd Timothy Lane0.1 km
- Heaton Rd Timothy Lane0.1 km
- Scotchman Lane Blenheim Hill0.2 km
- Scotchman Lane Blenheim Hill0.2 km
- Blenhiem House Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170AT · Data under Open Government Licence