WF17 0DE is a safe, established residential area on Yard 4, 0.1km from Brown Hill in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00055681 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YARD 4, WF17 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YARD 4, WF17 0DE.
272
43
£ 36,200 /yr
51%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WF17 0DE's 69% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0DE. The average age is 43.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 89,000
6 sales · Mean £ 93,333
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0DE has low crime rates — 43 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
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Batley Girls High School
Carlinghow Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Fairfield School
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Slimming World0.3 km
- Londis0.3 km
- 4 Market Place0.3 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Haggart's Family Butcher0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Horse And Jockey0.5 km
- Birstall Sports & Social Club0.2 km
- The Princess Ballroom0.3 km
- Birstall Conservative Club0.5 km
- Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe At Number One0.3 km
- Cafe V0.2 km
- Jem Pit Stop0.5 km
- Love Hair0.2 km
- Spice Garden0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Sunny Chop Suey Centre0.4 km
- Sugarcane Grillhouse0.8 km
- Paradise Pizza0.3 km
- The Chilli Lodge0.3 km
- Ja lounge0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.3 km
- Dewsbury4.5 km
- Morley4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bradford Road Newley Ave0.2 km
- Smithies Lane Bradford Rd0.2 km
- Bradford Road Newley Ave0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Smithies Lane John St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170DE · Data under Open Government Licence