Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

UPPER BATLEY LOW LANE, WF17 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER BATLEY LOW LANE, WF17 0AW.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF17 0AW 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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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF17 0AW spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.

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

WF17 0AW is a mixed residential area on Upper Batley Low Lane, 0.6km from Howden Clough in Batley. Administratively it sits within Birstall and Birkenshaw ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £235k, up 2.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00055721 (shared with 6 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 0AW. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 223,665

Terraced

£ 247,250

2 sales · Mean £ 247,250

Detached

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

Crime around WF17 0AW 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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Batley Girls High School

Outstanding1350 pupils0.4 km
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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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Batley Grammar School

Good1014 pupils1.1 km
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Birstall Primary Academy

Good200 pupils1.3 km
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Carlinghow Academy

Good319 pupils1.3 km
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Upper Batley High School

Good748 pupils1.4 km
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Fieldhead Primary Academy

Good185 pupils1.5 km
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Reach Academy

Good13 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Sodexo Ltd1.0 km
  • Swan Lake cafe1.0 km
  • Batley Sports And Tennis Centre0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Extra1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Birstall Community Partner0.6 km
  • Howden Clough Store0.5 km
  • Bargain Corner0.9 km
  • Sanehy Store0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Rainbow House Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • The Filling Station0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Birstall Cricket Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley2.8 km
  • Morley3.8 km
  • Dewsbury4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • High School Windmill Lane0.3 km
  • High School Windmill Lane0.3 km
  • High School Windmill Lane0.4 km
  • Windsor Rd Arundel Close0.4 km
  • Windsor Rd Arundel Close0.4 km