WF17 0DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Roebuck Street, 0.3km from Brownhill End in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
For families considering a move, WF17 0DS represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00055727 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROEBUCK STREET, WF17 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROEBUCK STREET, WF17 0DS.
264
51
£ 36,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WF17 0DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 91% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0DS. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 187,000
3 sales · Mean £ 199,666
Semi-Detached
£ 353,000
2 sales · Mean £ 353,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0DS has low crime rates — 23 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
Batley Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Howden Clough Store0.9 km
- Londis0.1 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Enterprise Rent a Car0.8 km
- Major Newsagents0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Birstall Conservative Club0.6 km
- Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.4 km
- Black Bull Inn0.9 km
- Old Wine And Spirit Vaults0.4 km
- Pheasant Inn0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Batley Sports And Tennis Centre0.7 km
- Subway0.6 km
- The Funny Onion0.7 km
- Hannah's Restaurant Ltd0.5 km
- Swan Lake cafe0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Ja lounge0.5 km
- Leoruskys Pizza0.6 km
- Naveeds Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Rainbow House Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Sandwich And Co0.4 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.4 km
- Morley4.6 km
- Dewsbury4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Rd Sovereign Close0.1 km
- Upper Batley Lane Brownhill Rd0.1 km
- Leeds Rd Sovereign Close0.1 km
- Gelderd Road Nelson St0.2 km
- Gelderd Road Nelson St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170DS · Data under Open Government Licence