BD17 5DJ is a sought-after residential area on West Lane, 0.3km from Baildon Green in Baildon. Administratively it sits within Baildon ward and the Shipley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BD17, BD17 5DJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BD17 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00053370 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST LANE, BD17 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, BD17 5DJ.
379
45
£ 47,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD17 5DJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BD17 5DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD17 5DJ. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD17 5DJ has low crime rates — 29 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
Sandal Primary School
Baildon Glen Primary School
Titus Salt School
Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
Wycliffe CofE Primary School
Saltaire Primary School
Hirst Wood Nursery School
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Post Office0.7 km
- Sweet Moments Baildon0.6 km
- Baildon Green Convenience Store0.7 km
- Tramway Shop1.0 km
- Giddy Arts1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Happy Planet Play Centre0.3 km
- Copper and Moss1.0 km
- Are Jay Bargie Canal Boat Cafe1.0 km
- Fresh Jet Catering (Fresh Bean)0.8 km
- Half Moon Cafe0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Glenaire Fisheries0.7 km
- Glenside Deli0.7 km
- Salts Village Bakery1.0 km
- Whitehouse Pizza0.9 km
- Baildon Spice0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Cricketers Arms0.2 km
- The Boathouse Inn1.0 km
- Don't Tell Titus1.0 km
- The Old Glen House1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Saltaire1.0 km
- Shipley1.5 km
- Baildon1.9 km
Bus Stops
- West Lane Highmoor Walk0.1 km
- West Lane0.2 km
- West Lane Highmoor Walk0.2 km
- West Lane Oakleigh View0.2 km
- West Lane Oakleigh View0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD175DJ · Data under Open Government Licence