WF17 0DT is a safe, established residential area on Copley Hill, 0.3km from Copley Hill in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
For families considering a move, WF17 0DT represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 6.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00055726 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COPLEY HILL, WF17 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPLEY HILL, WF17 0DT.
310
44
£ 36,200 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF17 0DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 92% 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 6.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0DT. The average age is 44.1. 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
£ 225,000
5 sales · Mean £ 203,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0DT has low crime rates — 19 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- Slimming World0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Enterprise Rent a Car0.8 km
- Major Newsagents0.8 km
- Pour Vous0.4 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Horse And Jockey0.6 km
- Birstall Conservative Club0.6 km
- Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.4 km
- Black Bull Inn0.9 km
- Old Wine And Spirit Vaults0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe At Number One0.5 km
- Cafe V0.4 km
- Jem Pit Stop0.8 km
- Love Hair0.5 km
- Spice Garden0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Sunny Chop Suey Centre0.5 km
- Ja lounge0.5 km
- Leoruskys Pizza0.6 km
- Naveeds Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Rainbow House Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.4 km
- Morley4.5 km
- Dewsbury4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Road Moat Hill0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Sovereign Close0.2 km
- Upper Batley Lane Brownhill Rd0.2 km
- Leeds Road Moat Hill0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Sovereign Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170DT · Data under Open Government Licence