WF17 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Brookroyd Lane, 0.2km from Brookroyd in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, up 24.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00055686 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKROYD LANE, WF17 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKROYD LANE, WF17 0BU.
280
43
£ 37,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF17 0BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF17 0BU — age 43, 80% ownership, 13% 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 up 24.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0BU. The average age is 42.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
6 sales · Mean £ 209,999
Detached
£ 219,950
5 sales · Mean £ 228,580
Terraced
£ 104,000
3 sales · Mean £ 117,733
Flat
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0BU has low crime rates — 33 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
Birstall Primary Academy
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Batley Girls High School
Carlinghow Academy
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Fairfield School
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Batley Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Carlinghow Stores1.0 km
- Enterprise Rent a Car0.7 km
- Pour Vous0.5 km
- Winer Chemists0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Birstall Conservative Club0.7 km
- Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.5 km
- Black Bull Inn0.9 km
- Old Wine And Spirit Vaults0.4 km
- Priestley's Sports Bar0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Batley Sports And Tennis Centre0.9 km
- Subway0.2 km
- The Funny Onion0.7 km
- Bangla Lounge0.7 km
- Luigis Ristorante0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Ja lounge0.6 km
- Leoruskys Pizza0.7 km
- Naveeds Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Sandwich And Co0.5 km
- The Filling Station1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.0 km
- Dewsbury4.3 km
- Morley4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Intake Lane Brookroyd Ln0.0 km
- Intake Lane Brookroyd Ln0.0 km
- Bradford Road Newley Ave0.2 km
- Brookroyd Lane Bradford Rd0.2 km
- Bradford Road Newley Ave0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170BU · Data under Open Government Licence