Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

TIMOTHY LANE, WF17 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIMOTHY LANE, WF17 0BA.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

48% of WF17 0BA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 36.7% year-on-year.

home £254,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF17 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Timothy Lane, 0.5km from Upper Batley in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley East ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

For families considering a move, WF17 0BA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, down 36.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00055520 (shared with 12 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 0BA. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.2%
Asian / British Asian45.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 275,998

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

Detached

£ 330,000

2 sales · Mean £ 330,000

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

WF17 0BA has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Reach Academy

Good13 pupils0.5 km
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Upper Batley High School

Good748 pupils0.5 km
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Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good194 pupils0.8 km
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Engage Academy

Good8 pupils0.8 km
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Batley Grammar School

Good1014 pupils0.8 km
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Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement219 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Good1.1 km
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Carlinghow Academy

Good319 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Salt and Crust1.0 km
  • Brgr Bro0.9 km
  • Franko Pizza0.8 km
  • QF Kitchen0.9 km
  • Sodexo Ltd0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Spar, Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
  • Mr Frosty's/Paul's Ices0.9 km
  • Patson News1.0 km
  • Purpose of Life Yorkshire Food Bank, Carlinghow Mills1.0 km
  • Dixon's Milk Ices0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Rose Of York0.9 km
  • Howley Hall Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Greedy Duck0.4 km
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • Irish Democratic League Club1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dixxi Express0.9 km
  • Howies Traditional Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Frankies0.9 km
  • Harrys Takeaway1.0 km
  • Dragon City1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley1.6 km
  • Dewsbury3.5 km
  • Morley3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Scotchman Lane Blenheim Hill0.0 km
  • Scotchman Lane Blenheim Hill0.0 km
  • Howley Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Howley Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Heaton Rd Timothy Lane0.2 km