WF17 0AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carlinghow Hill, 0.3km from Upper Batley in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
For serious buyers, WF17 0AG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £577k. 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 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00055619 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLINGHOW HILL, WF17 0AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLINGHOW HILL, WF17 0AG.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WF17 0AG combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£577k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £577k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0AG. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 527,500
6 sales · Mean £ 493,000
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
2 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0AG has low crime rates — 39 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
Batley Grammar School
Upper Batley High School
Reach Academy
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Carlinghow Academy
Engage Academy
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Tesco Extra0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd0.9 km
- Sugarcane Grillhouse1.0 km
- Cha Cha Chai1.0 km
- Cha-Cha Pizzas1.0 km
- Cooplands1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Salt and Crust0.5 km
- Brgr Bro0.9 km
- Franko Pizza0.8 km
- QF Kitchen0.9 km
- Sodexo Ltd0.2 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Charnocks Bakery0.9 km
- Grantham Bakers And Confectioners1.0 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Spar, Petrol Filling Station0.9 km
- Notay Stores1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Rose Of York0.9 km
- The Greedy Duck0.9 km
- St Marys Hall0.7 km
- The Victoria0.5 km
- Irish Democratic League Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley1.8 km
- Dewsbury3.4 km
- Morley4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Carlinghow Hill Holly Bank Avenue0.0 km
- Carlinghow Hill Holly Bank Avenue0.1 km
- Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.3 km
- Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.3 km
- Heaton Rd Timothy Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170AG · Data under Open Government Licence