Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

NORWOOD DRIVE, WF17 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORWOOD DRIVE, WF17 0BN.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
workEmployment
9/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF17 0BN — age 47, 82% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £261k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 41.2% year-on-year.

home £261,600 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF17 0BN is a safe, established residential area on Norwood Drive, 0.1km from Brown Hill in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, up 41.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00055675 (shared with 5 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 0BN. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 270,000

10 sales · Mean £ 292,927

Semi-Detached

£ 186,000

3 sales · Mean £ 177,500

Terraced

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

WF17 0BN has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences80
Anti-social behaviour17
Burglary15
Vehicle crime14
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Birstall Primary Academy

Good200 pupils0.3 km
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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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Batley Girls High School

Outstanding1350 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School

Good227 pupils0.9 km
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Carlinghow Academy

Good319 pupils1.0 km
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Fairfield School

Good120 pupils1.2 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Outstanding261 pupils1.2 km
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Batley Grammar School

Good1014 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.3 km
  • Enterprise Rent a Car0.7 km
  • Pour Vous0.4 km
  • Winer Chemists0.5 km
  • Slimming World0.4 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Birstall Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.4 km
  • Black Bull Inn0.9 km
  • Old Wine And Spirit Vaults0.3 km
  • Priestley's Sports Bar0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Batley Sports And Tennis Centre0.8 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • The Funny Onion0.7 km
  • Cafe At Number One0.4 km
  • Cafe V0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Ja lounge0.5 km
  • Leoruskys Pizza0.6 km
  • Naveeds Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Sandwich And Co0.4 km
  • The Filling Station0.8 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley3.1 km
  • Dewsbury4.4 km
  • Morley4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Intake Lane Brookroyd Ln0.1 km
  • Intake Lane Brookroyd Ln0.2 km
  • Upper Batley Lane Brownhill Rd0.2 km
  • Intake Ln Almond Way0.2 km
  • Intake Ln Almond Way0.2 km