Postcode Analysis Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEST LANE, BD17 5DL House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

379

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BD17 5DL 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BD17 5DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £400k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BD17 5DL is a sought-after residential area on West Lane, 0.5km from Baildon Green in Baildon. Administratively it sits within Baildon ward and the Shipley constituency.

For serious buyers, BD17 5DL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. 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 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00053370 (shared with 10 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 5DL. 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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

BD17 5DL has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Sandal Primary School

Good455 pupils0.3 km
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Baildon Glen Primary School

Inadequate0.5 km
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Titus Salt School

Good1442 pupils0.9 km
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Bradford Alternative Provision Academy

Outstanding46 pupils1.2 km
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Wycliffe CofE Primary School

Inadequate335 pupils1.3 km
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Saltaire Primary School

Good416 pupils1.4 km
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Hirst Wood Nursery School

Good70 pupils1.4 km
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St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good232 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Post Office0.8 km
  • Sweet Moments Baildon0.8 km
  • Baildon Green Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Tramway Shop0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Happy Planet Play Centre0.4 km
  • Half Moon Cafe0.8 km
  • The Old Glen Tea Rooms0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Glenaire Fisheries0.8 km
  • Glenside Deli0.8 km
  • Whitehouse Pizza0.9 km
  • Baildon Spice0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Cricketers Arms0.4 km
  • The Old Glen House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Saltaire1.1 km
  • Shipley1.7 km
  • Baildon1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • West Lane Highmoor Walk0.0 km
  • West Lane Highmoor Walk0.0 km
  • West Lane0.0 km
  • West Lane Oakleigh View0.2 km
  • West Ln Westleigh Drive0.2 km