Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

BROOKROYD LANE, WF17 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKROYD LANE, WF17 0BU.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF17 0BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF17 0BU — age 43, 80% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 24.1% year-on-year.

home £203,281 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF17 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Brookroyd Lane, 0.2km from Brookroyd in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £203k, up 24.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00055686 (shared with 8 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 0BU. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 242,500

6 sales · Mean £ 209,999

Detached

£ 219,950

5 sales · Mean £ 228,580

Terraced

£ 104,000

3 sales · Mean £ 117,733

Flat

£ 125,000

1 sales · Mean £ 125,000

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

WF17 0BU has low crime rates — 33 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 offences84
Anti-social behaviour23
Burglary15
Public order13
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Birstall Primary Academy

Good200 pupils0.4 km
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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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Batley Girls High School

Outstanding1350 pupils0.8 km
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Carlinghow Academy

Good319 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School

Good227 pupils1.0 km
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Fairfield School

Good120 pupils1.0 km
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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor

Inadequate271 pupils1.2 km
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Batley Grammar School

Good1014 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.2 km
  • Carlinghow Stores1.0 km
  • Enterprise Rent a Car0.7 km
  • Pour Vous0.5 km
  • Winer Chemists0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Birstall Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.5 km
  • Black Bull Inn0.9 km
  • Old Wine And Spirit Vaults0.4 km
  • Priestley's Sports Bar0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Batley Sports And Tennis Centre0.9 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • The Funny Onion0.7 km
  • Bangla Lounge0.7 km
  • Luigis Ristorante0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Ja lounge0.6 km
  • Leoruskys Pizza0.7 km
  • Naveeds Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • Sandwich And Co0.5 km
  • The Filling Station1.0 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley3.0 km
  • Dewsbury4.3 km
  • Morley4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Intake Lane Brookroyd Ln0.0 km
  • Intake Lane Brookroyd Ln0.0 km
  • Bradford Road Newley Ave0.2 km
  • Brookroyd Lane Bradford Rd0.2 km
  • Bradford Road Newley Ave0.2 km