Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

LEA VIEW, WF17 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA VIEW, WF17 0BX.

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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 0BX 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

WF17 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 24.0% year-on-year.

home £249,600 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF17 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Lea View, 0.0km from Brookroyd in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

For families considering a move, WF17 0BX represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, down 24.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0BX 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 0BX. 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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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

Detached

£ 265,000

7 sales · Mean £ 237,357

Semi-Detached

£ 128,000

1 sales · Mean £ 128,000

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

WF17 0BX has low crime rates — 31 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 offences71
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime12
Burglary11
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Birstall Primary Academy

Good200 pupils0.6 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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Carlinghow Academy

Good319 pupils0.8 km
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Batley Grammar School

Good1014 pupils1.1 km
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Fairfield School

Good120 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School

Good227 pupils1.1 km
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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor

Inadequate271 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • 4 Market Place0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Haggart's Family Butcher0.7 km
  • Bargain Corner0.2 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Birstall Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • The Princess Ballroom0.6 km
  • Birstall Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Horse And Jockey0.8 km
  • Birstall Conservative Club0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Hannah's Restaurant Ltd0.8 km
  • Swan Lake cafe0.3 km
  • The Cobbles Restaurant And Bistro0.6 km
  • Bangla Lounge0.8 km
  • Luigis Ristorante0.5 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Paradise Pizza0.7 km
  • The Chilli Lodge0.3 km
  • Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Panda Country Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Picniks Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley2.9 km
  • Dewsbury4.2 km
  • Morley4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Intake Lane Brookroyd Ln0.1 km
  • Intake Lane Brookroyd Ln0.1 km
  • Brookroyd Lane Bradford Rd0.1 km
  • Brookroyd Lane Bradford Rd0.1 km
  • Bradford Road Brookroyd Ln0.2 km