WF17 0DA is a safe, established residential area on Brookroyd Lane, 0.1km from Brown Hill in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
For families considering a move, WF17 0DA represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 17.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00055675 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKROYD LANE, WF17 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKROYD LANE, WF17 0DA.
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
WF17 0DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 17.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0DA. 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
Detached
£ 300,000
6 sales · Mean £ 292,166
Terraced
£ 130,000
7 sales · Mean £ 130,000
Semi-Detached
£ 76,000
1 sales · Mean £ 76,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0DA has low crime rates — 32 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
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Carlinghow Academy
Fairfield School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Enterprise Rent a Car0.6 km
- Pour Vous0.3 km
- Winer Chemists0.4 km
- Slimming World0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Birstall Conservative Club0.5 km
- Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.4 km
- Black Bull Inn0.8 km
- Old Wine And Spirit Vaults0.2 km
- Priestley's Sports Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Batley Sports And Tennis Centre0.9 km
- Subway0.2 km
- The Funny Onion0.6 km
- Cafe At Number One0.3 km
- Cafe V0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Ja lounge0.4 km
- Leoruskys Pizza0.5 km
- Naveeds Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Sandwich And Co0.3 km
- The Filling Station0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.2 km
- Dewsbury4.4 km
- Morley4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Intake Lane Brookroyd Ln0.2 km
- Intake Lane Brookroyd Ln0.2 km
- Bradford Road Newley Ave0.2 km
- Bradford Road Newley Ave0.2 km
- Upper Batley Lane Brownhill Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170DA · Data under Open Government Licence