WF17 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Howley Mill Lane, 0.6km from Lamplands in Morley (Leeds). Administratively it sits within Morley South ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 46.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00058209 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWLEY MILL LANE, WF17 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWLEY MILL LANE, WF17 0BL.
291
48
£ 45,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF17 0BL spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £178k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 46.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0BL. The average age is 48.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 178,500
4 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0BL has low crime rates — 11 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
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Engage Academy
Upper Batley High School
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
Batley Grammar School
Lydgate Junior and Infant School
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Massarella Restaurant1.0 km
- The Curry Counter1.0 km
- Angelinas1.0 km
- Brgr Bro1.0 km
- Cafe Nova1.0 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Mr Frosty's/Paul's Ices0.8 km
- Spar, Petrol Filling Station0.8 km
- Dixon's Milk Ices1.0 km
- Pick & Pay Limited1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bradford Road Central Club0.9 km
- Rose Of York0.8 km
- Soothill Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Howley Hall Golf Club0.6 km
- The Greedy Duck0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Dixxi Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley1.4 km
- Dewsbury3.3 km
- Morley3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Howley Mill Lane0.4 km
- Howley Mill Lane0.4 km
- Scotchman Lane Blenheim Hill0.4 km
- Scotchman Lane Blenheim Hill0.4 km
- Scotchman Lane Howley Mill La0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170BL · Data under Open Government Licence