WF17 0BS is a safe, established residential area on Intake Lane, 0.1km from Brookroyd in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
For families considering a move, WF17 0BS represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, down 16.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00055675 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INTAKE LANE, WF17 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INTAKE LANE, WF17 0BS.
271
47
£ 37,900 /yr
53%
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
No single demographic signal dominates WF17 0BS — age 47, 82% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 16.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0BS. The average age is 47.0. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
7 sales · Mean £ 212,921
Terraced
£ 130,000
11 sales · Mean £ 134,077
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0BS has low crime rates — 24 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
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Birstall Primary Academy
Batley Girls High School
Carlinghow Academy
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Batley Grammar School
Fairfield School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- 4 Market Place0.6 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Haggart's Family Butcher0.7 km
- Bargain Corner0.0 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Birstall Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- The Princess Ballroom0.6 km
- Birstall Cricket Club0.5 km
- Horse And Jockey0.8 km
- Birstall Conservative Club0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Hannah's Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
- Swan Lake cafe0.4 km
- The Cobbles Restaurant And Bistro0.6 km
- Bangla Lounge0.8 km
- Luigis Ristorante0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Paradise Pizza0.6 km
- The Chilli Lodge0.4 km
- Panda Country Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Picniks Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- Pizza 550.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.0 km
- Dewsbury4.3 km
- Morley4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Intake Ln Almond Way0.1 km
- Intake Ln Almond Way0.1 km
- Intake Lane Brookroyd Ln0.2 km
- Intake Lane Brookroyd Ln0.2 km
- Upper Batley Lane Brownhill Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170BS · Data under Open Government Licence