Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEST LANE, BD17 5AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, BD17 5AG.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BD17 5AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BD17 5AG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £559k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £559k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD17 5AG is a sought-after residential area on West Lane, 0.4km from Lane End in Baildon. Administratively it sits within Baildon ward and the Shipley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BD17, BD17 5AG offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £559k.

Census 2021 statistics for BD17 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00053405 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD17 5AG. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 490,000

3 sales · Mean £ 522,666

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BD17 5AG has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime9
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Sandal Primary School

Good455 pupils0.2 km
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Baildon Glen Primary School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Hoyle Court Primary School

Good302 pupils1.4 km
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Titus Salt School

Good1442 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Malt Shovel Inn0.8 km
  • Baildon Golf Club (bar only)0.8 km
  • Bulls Head Inn (Bar Only)0.7 km
  • Cafe Bar Twelve0.8 km
  • Copper Beech Club0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Kashmiri Aroma0.8 km
  • Wellbeing Cafe0.7 km
  • Wesley's0.6 km
  • Xaviers Takeaway0.7 km
  • Nine @ Westgate0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Sweet Moments Baildon0.9 km
  • Baildon Green Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Boots0.7 km
  • Cabbage Patch Bakery0.8 km
  • Station Road Post Office0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op0.8 km
  • McColls0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Casa Bella0.8 km
  • Mother Hubbards0.8 km
  • Nawabi0.7 km
  • Whitehouse Pizza0.4 km
  • Baildon Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Baildon1.5 km
  • Saltaire1.6 km
  • Shipley1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • West Ln Belmont Avenue0.1 km
  • West Ln Belmont Avenue0.1 km
  • West Lane Belmont Ave0.2 km
  • West Lane Belmont Ave0.2 km
  • West Lane Bank Crest0.3 km