WF17 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Lamplands in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF17 0BG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00055574 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF17 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF17 0BG.
388
32
£ 25,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF17 0BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in WF17 0BG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0BG. The average age is 31.9. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0BG has low crime rates — 48 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
Reach Academy
Upper Batley High School
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Engage Academy
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
Batley Grammar School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Mr Frosty's/Paul's Ices0.7 km
- Gelato Passion0.8 km
- Rafiq Halal Meat0.9 km
- Factory Shop0.6 km
- Charnocks Bakery0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Papa G's Bar@Bistro Ltd0.9 km
- Angelinas0.9 km
- Brew Coffeehouse and Brunch0.8 km
- Brgr Bro0.6 km
- Cafe Nova0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Tesco Extra0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd0.6 km
- Barkat Cafe1.0 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.6 km
- Cha-Cha Pizzas0.7 km
- Cooplands0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Admiral Casino0.7 km
- Bradford Road Central Club0.8 km
- Rose Of York0.5 km
- The Royal Air Forces Association0.8 km
- The Union Rooms0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley1.4 km
- Dewsbury3.1 km
- Morley4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Blenhiem House Hotel0.1 km
- Blenhiem House Hotel0.1 km
- Batley Field Hill Chinewood Avenue0.2 km
- Batley Field Hill Chinewood Avenue0.2 km
- Chinewood Ave County Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170BG · Data under Open Government Licence