Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

ROMAN ROAD, WF17 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMAN ROAD, WF17 0BY.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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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.

home £112,200 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences78
Anti-social behaviour27
Burglary11
Vehicle crime11
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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Birstall Primary Academy

Good200 pupils0.6 km
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Batley Girls High School

Outstanding1350 pupils0.7 km
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Carlinghow Academy

Good319 pupils0.7 km
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Batley Grammar School

Good1014 pupils1.0 km
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Fairfield School

Good120 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School

Good227 pupils1.2 km
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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor

Inadequate271 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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