WF17 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hollybank Avenue, 0.3km from Upper Batley in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
For serious buyers, WF17 0AQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k, up 15.0% year-on-year. 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 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00055619 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLYBANK AVENUE, WF17 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYBANK AVENUE, WF17 0AQ.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. WF17 0AQ's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £455k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 15.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0AQ. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 402,500
7 sales · Mean £ 409,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0AQ has low crime rates — 49 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
Carlinghow Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Engage Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Tesco Extra0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Salt and Crust0.5 km
- Franko Pizza1.0 km
- Sodexo Ltd0.0 km
- Swan Lake cafe0.9 km
- Elite Café and Patisserie1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Sugarcane Grillhouse0.9 km
- Dixxi Express0.9 km
- Howies Traditional Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Beijing Express0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Notay Stores0.9 km
- Callaghan News0.7 km
- Purpose of Life Yorkshire Food Bank, Carlinghow Mills0.7 km
- Factory Shop0.0 km
- Patson News1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Greedy Duck0.9 km
- St Marys Hall0.8 km
- The Victoria0.6 km
- Irish Democratic League Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley1.9 km
- Dewsbury3.5 km
- Morley4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Carlinghow Hill Holly Bank Avenue0.1 km
- Carlinghow Hill Holly Bank Avenue0.1 km
- Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.2 km
- Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.2 km
- Upper Batley Ln Upper Batley Low Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170AQ · Data under Open Government Licence