Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF17 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF17 0AD.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF17 0AD spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

WF17 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Low Grantley in Batley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

The people who live in WF17 0AD are typical of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00055619 (shared with 12 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 WF17 0AD. 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

White / British61.7%
Asian / British Asian29.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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)

Crime around WF17 0AD is moderate at 64 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 offences83
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order13
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Batley Grammar School

Good1014 pupils0.0 km
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Upper Batley High School

Good748 pupils0.4 km
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Carlinghow Academy

Good319 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Good0.6 km
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Reach Academy

Good13 pupils0.6 km
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Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement219 pupils0.7 km
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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School

Good411 pupils1.0 km
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Engage Academy

Good8 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Salt and Crust0.2 km
  • Robertos1.0 km
  • The Curry Counter1.0 km
  • Jem Pit Stop1.0 km
  • Swan Lake cafe0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Sugarcane Grillhouse0.7 km
  • Dragon City0.9 km
  • Hardys Burgerhouse0.9 km
  • Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd0.9 km
  • Cha Cha Chai1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Dixon's Milk Ices0.9 km
  • Factory Shop0.3 km
  • Charnocks Bakery0.9 km
  • Grantham Bakers And Confectioners1.0 km
  • Notay Stores0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Irish Democratic League Club0.8 km
  • St Marys Hall0.6 km
  • The Victoria0.4 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Tesco Extra0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley1.9 km
  • Dewsbury3.4 km
  • Morley4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlinghow Hill Transvaal Terrace0.1 km
  • Carlinghow Hill Transvaal Terrace0.1 km
  • Chinewood Avenue Carlinghow Hill0.2 km
  • Bradford Road Diamond St0.2 km
  • Chinewood Avenue Carlinghow Hill0.3 km