WF17 0AX is a safe, established residential area on Old Hall Road, 0.2km from Upper Batley in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF17, WF17 0AX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £404k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00055687 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD HALL ROAD, WF17 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD HALL ROAD, WF17 0AX.
227
47
£ 37,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF17 0AX 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF17 0AX — age 47, 92% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £404k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0AX. The average age is 46.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
1 sales · Mean £ 360,000
Terraced
£ 322,500
1 sales · Mean £ 322,500
Detached
£ 494,750
4 sales · Mean £ 516,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0AX has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Upper Batley High School
Reach Academy
Batley Grammar School
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Engage Academy
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Factory Shop0.4 km
- Purpose of Life Yorkshire Food Bank, Carlinghow Mills1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Sodexo Ltd0.4 km
- Salt and Crust0.9 km
- Khyber Restaurant1.0 km
- Retro's0.9 km
- Salvation Army Church And Community Centre0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Extra0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Victoria0.9 km
- The Greedy Duck0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Frankies0.9 km
- Harrys Takeaway0.9 km
- Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley1.9 km
- Dewsbury3.7 km
- Morley3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.2 km
- Low Lane Old Hall Rd0.2 km
- Heaton Rd Timothy Lane0.3 km
- Heaton Rd Timothy Lane0.3 km
- Scotchman Lane Blenheim Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170AX · Data under Open Government Licence