WF17 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carlinghow Hill, 0.5km from Upper Batley in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00055619 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLINGHOW HILL, WF17 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLINGHOW HILL, WF17 0AB.
356
38
£ 37,900 /yr
52%
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
WF17 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0AB. The average age is 37.8. 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 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
Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF17 0AB is moderate at 58 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 Grammar School
Upper Batley High School
Reach Academy
Carlinghow Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Engage Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Salt and Crust0.3 km
- Robertos1.0 km
- The Curry Counter0.9 km
- Swan Lake cafe0.9 km
- Brgr Bro0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Sugarcane Grillhouse0.8 km
- Dragon City0.9 km
- Hardys Burgerhouse0.9 km
- Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd0.9 km
- Cha Cha Chai1.0 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Dixon's Milk Ices0.9 km
- Pound Express1.0 km
- Factory Shop0.2 km
- Charnocks Bakery0.9 km
- Grantham Bakers And Confectioners1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Irish Democratic League Club0.8 km
- Rose Of York1.0 km
- St Marys Hall0.6 km
- The Victoria0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Tesco Extra0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley1.8 km
- Dewsbury3.4 km
- Morley4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Carlinghow Hill Transvaal Terrace0.2 km
- Carlinghow Hill Transvaal Terrace0.2 km
- Carlinghow Hill Holly Bank Avenue0.2 km
- Chinewood Avenue Carlinghow Hill0.2 km
- Carlinghow Hill Holly Bank Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170AB · Data under Open Government Licence