WF17 0BY is a safe, established residential area on Roman Road, 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 0BY represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00055686 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMAN ROAD, WF17 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMAN ROAD, WF17 0BY.
280
43
£ 37,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF17 0BY 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF17 0BY spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0BY. 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
Terraced
£ 93,412
20 sales · Mean £ 95,936
Semi-Detached
£ 109,500
3 sales · Mean £ 113,166
Detached
£ 92,500
2 sales · Mean £ 92,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0BY has low crime rates — 31 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
Batley Grammar School
Fairfield School
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- 4 Market Place0.7 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Haggart's Family Butcher0.8 km
- Bargain Corner0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Birstall Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- The Princess Ballroom0.7 km
- Birstall Cricket Club0.7 km
- Horse And Jockey0.9 km
- Birstall Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Hannah's Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
- Swan Lake cafe0.2 km
- The Cobbles Restaurant And Bistro0.7 km
- Bangla Lounge0.9 km
- Luigis Ristorante0.5 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Paradise Pizza0.7 km
- The Chilli Lodge0.4 km
- Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Panda Country Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Picniks Sandwich Bar0.2 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley2.8 km
- Dewsbury4.1 km
- Morley4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Brookroyd Lane Bradford Rd0.1 km
- Brookroyd Lane Bradford Rd0.1 km
- Bradford Road Brookroyd Ln0.1 km
- Bradford Road Brookroyd Ln0.2 km
- Intake Lane Brookroyd Ln0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170BY · Data under Open Government Licence