WF17 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Brookroyd Lane, 0.1km from Brown Hill 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 0DG offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00055682 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKROYD LANE, WF17 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKROYD LANE, WF17 0DG.
265
45
£ 36,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF17 0DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £320k 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 0DG. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 299,975
2 sales · Mean £ 299,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0DG has low crime rates — 43 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
Birstall Primary Academy
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Batley Girls High School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Carlinghow Academy
Fairfield School
Fieldhead Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Slimming World0.2 km
- Londis0.3 km
- 4 Market Place0.2 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Haggart's Family Butcher0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Horse And Jockey0.4 km
- Birstall Sports & Social Club0.2 km
- The Princess Ballroom0.2 km
- Birstall Conservative Club0.4 km
- Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe At Number One0.2 km
- Cafe V0.2 km
- Jem Pit Stop0.5 km
- Love Hair0.1 km
- Spice Garden0.3 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Sunny Chop Suey Centre0.3 km
- Sugarcane Grillhouse0.8 km
- Paradise Pizza0.3 km
- The Chilli Lodge0.3 km
- Ja lounge0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.3 km
- Dewsbury4.5 km
- Morley4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.2 km
- Smithies Lane Bradford Rd0.2 km
- Smithies Lane John St0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170DG · Data under Open Government Licence