WF17 0DU is a safe, established residential area on Leeds Road, 0.3km from Copley 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 0DU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00055726 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEEDS ROAD, WF17 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEEDS ROAD, WF17 0DU.
310
44
£ 36,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF17 0DU — age 44, 92% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £330k 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 0DU. The average age is 44.1. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Semi-Detached
£ 115,000
3 sales · Mean £ 110,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0DU has low crime rates — 21 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
Batley Girls High School
Birstall Primary Academy
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Fieldhead Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Carlinghow Academy
Batley Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Slimming World0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Birstall Community Partner1.0 km
- Enterprise Rent a Car0.9 km
- Major Newsagents0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Horse And Jockey0.7 km
- Birstall Conservative Club0.7 km
- Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.5 km
- Black Bull Inn1.0 km
- Old Wine And Spirit Vaults0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe At Number One0.5 km
- Cafe V0.4 km
- Jem Pit Stop0.8 km
- Love Hair0.6 km
- Spice Garden0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Sunny Chop Suey Centre0.6 km
- Ja lounge0.6 km
- Leoruskys Pizza0.7 km
- Naveeds Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Rainbow House Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.4 km
- Morley4.5 km
- Dewsbury4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Road Moat Hill0.1 km
- Leeds Road Moat Hill0.2 km
- Upper Batley Lane Brownhill Rd0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Sovereign Close0.2 km
- Leeds Rd Sovereign Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170DU · Data under Open Government Licence