WF17 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blenheim Hill, 0.5km from Lamplands in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley East ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00055520 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLENHEIM HILL, WF17 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLENHEIM HILL, WF17 0BB.
355
39
£ 35,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WF17 0BB has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0BB. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 169,500
8 sales · Mean £ 163,550
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0BB has low crime rates — 12 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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd1.0 km
- Cha Cha Chai1.0 km
- Cooplands1.0 km
- Dixxi Express0.9 km
- Howies Traditional Fish And Chips0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Poundland1.0 km
- Spar, Petrol Filling Station0.8 km
- Mr Frosty's/Paul's Ices0.9 km
- Patson News0.9 km
- Savers Health and Beauty1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Admiral Casino1.0 km
- Rose Of York0.8 km
- Howley Hall Golf Club0.8 km
- The Greedy Duck0.5 km
- The Victoria1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Brgr Bro0.9 km
- Franko Pizza0.8 km
- QF Kitchen0.9 km
- Sodexo Ltd0.7 km
- Sushibox0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley1.6 km
- Dewsbury3.4 km
- Morley3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Scotchman Lane Blenheim Hill0.1 km
- Scotchman Lane Blenheim Hill0.1 km
- Howley Mill Lane0.1 km
- Howley Mill Lane0.2 km
- Heaton Rd Timothy Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170BB · Data under Open Government Licence