Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

LEEDS ROAD, WF17 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEEDS ROAD, WF17 0DU.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson10
Other crime9
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Batley Girls High School

Outstanding1350 pupils0.5 km
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Birstall Primary Academy

Good200 pupils0.5 km
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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School

Good227 pupils0.8 km
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Fieldhead Primary Academy

Good185 pupils0.9 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Outstanding261 pupils1.1 km
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Carlinghow Academy

Good319 pupils1.3 km
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Batley Grammar School

Good1014 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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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
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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