WF17 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Batley Field Hill, 0.4km from Lamplands in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF17 0AY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £661k. 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00055574 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATLEY FIELD HILL, WF17 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATLEY FIELD HILL, WF17 0AY.
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32
£ 25,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF17 0AY 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
With 55% social renting, WF17 0AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0AY. 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
£ 661,000
2 sales · Mean £ 661,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0AY has low crime rates — 30 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
Reach Academy
Upper Batley High School
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Engage Academy
Batley Grammar School
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
17 nearby- Gelato Passion1.0 km
- Charnocks Bakery0.9 km
- Grantham Bakers And Confectioners0.9 km
- Icestone Gelato1.0 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Tesco Extra0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd0.9 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.9 km
- Cha-Cha Pizzas0.9 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Dixxi Express0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Salt and Crust0.9 km
- Brgr Bro0.8 km
- Casa Fiamma Ltd0.9 km
- Chickanos1.0 km
- Franko Pizza0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- Bradford Road Central Club1.0 km
- Rose Of York0.7 km
- Howley Hall Golf Club1.0 km
- The Greedy Duck0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley1.5 km
- Dewsbury3.3 km
- Morley4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Heaton Rd Timothy Lane0.1 km
- Heaton Rd Timothy Lane0.2 km
- Blenhiem House Hotel0.2 km
- Scotchman Lane Blenheim Hill0.2 km
- Scotchman Lane Blenheim Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170AY · Data under Open Government Licence