WF17 0DQ is a safe, established residential area on Brownhill Road, 0.1km from Brownhill End in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
For serious buyers, WF17 0DQ is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k, down 61.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00055682 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROWNHILL ROAD, WF17 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROWNHILL ROAD, WF17 0DQ.
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 0DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £435k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 61.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0DQ. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 535,000
3 sales · Mean £ 548,333
Semi-Detached
£ 207,000
3 sales · Mean £ 205,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0DQ has low crime rates — 35 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Fieldhead Primary Academy
Carlinghow Academy
Fairfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Bargain Corner0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- K B General Store0.3 km
- MP Fit Gym0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Birstall Cricket Club0.4 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 Ristorante0.4 km
- PPG Architectural Coatings UK Ltd0.6 km
- Hannah's Restaurant Ltd0.5 km
- Swan Lake cafe0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Panda Country Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Picniks Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Pizza 550.4 km
- Seaspray Fisheries0.4 km
- Yama Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.3 km
- Dewsbury4.6 km
- Morley4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Batley Lane Brownhill Rd0.1 km
- 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
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Postcode Profile: WF170DQ · Data under Open Government Licence