WF17 0DY is a safe, established residential area on Leeds Road, 0.3km from Copley Hill in Batley. Administratively it sits within Birstall and Birkenshaw ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
For families considering a move, WF17 0DY represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00055674 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEEDS ROAD, WF17 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEEDS ROAD, WF17 0DY.
285
48
£ 36,200 /yr
40%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF17 0DY spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0DY. The average age is 47.8. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0DY has low crime rates — 24 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
Batley Girls High School
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Birstall Primary Academy
Fieldhead Primary Academy
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Carlinghow Academy
Batley Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Slimming World0.7 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Birstall Community Partner0.8 km
- Major Newsagents0.8 km
- Pour Vous0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Horse And Jockey0.9 km
- Birstall Conservative Club0.9 km
- Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.6 km
- Old Wine And Spirit Vaults0.7 km
- Pheasant Inn0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Cafe At Number One0.7 km
- Cafe V0.6 km
- Jem Pit Stop0.9 km
- Love Hair0.7 km
- Spice Garden0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Sunny Chop Suey Centre0.8 km
- Ja lounge0.7 km
- Leoruskys Pizza0.9 km
- Naveeds Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Rainbow House Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.3 km
- Morley4.3 km
- Dewsbury4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Road Moat Hill0.0 km
- Leeds Road Moat Hill0.1 km
- Leeds Rd Hill Crescent0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Hill Crescent0.2 km
- Windsor Rd Windmill Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170DY · Data under Open Government Licence