WF17 0DH is a safe, established residential area on Rockhill Close, 0.2km from Brownhill End in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00055682 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCKHILL CLOSE, WF17 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCKHILL CLOSE, WF17 0DH.
265
45
£ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF17 0DH spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £170k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0DH. The average age is 44.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
9 sales · Mean £ 149,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0DH has low crime rates — 30 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
Batley Girls High School
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Fieldhead Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Carlinghow Academy
Fairfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bargain Corner0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- K B General Store0.3 km
- MP Fit Gym0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Birstall Cricket Club0.3 km
- Birstall Sports & Social Club0.2 km
- The Princess Ballroom0.4 km
- Birstall Conservative Club0.5 km
- Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bangla Lounge0.5 km
- Luigis Ristorante0.5 km
- PPG Architectural Coatings UK Ltd0.7 km
- Hannah's Restaurant Ltd0.5 km
- Swan Lake cafe0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Panda Country Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Picniks Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Pizza 550.4 km
- Seaspray Fisheries0.4 km
- Yama Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.4 km
- Morley4.6 km
- Dewsbury4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Rd Sovereign Close0.1 km
- Leeds Rd Sovereign Close0.1 km
- Upper Batley Lane Brownhill Rd0.1 km
- Gelderd Road Nelson St0.2 km
- Gelderd Road Nelson St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170DH · Data under Open Government Licence