WF17 0LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ebury Street, 0.2km from Lamplands in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley East ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
For families considering a move, WF17 0LW represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £224k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0LW are sourced from Output Area E00055521 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EBURY STREET, WF17 0LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EBURY STREET, WF17 0LW.
327
40
£ 35,300 /yr
49%
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 0LW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 0LW. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 189,950
1 sales · Mean £ 189,950
Terraced
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF17 0LW is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Engage Academy
Reach Academy
Upper Batley High School
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Batley Grammar School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Gelato Passion0.6 km
- Rafiq Halal Meat0.7 km
- Charnocks Bakery0.6 km
- Grantham Bakers And Confectioners0.6 km
- Hughes Chemists0.7 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Papa G's Bar@Bistro Ltd0.8 km
- Angelinas0.6 km
- Barakah Bros0.9 km
- Brew Coffeehouse and Brunch0.7 km
- Brgr Bro0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Tesco Extra1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd0.6 km
- Al Hukara0.9 km
- Barkat Cafe0.8 km
- Cha Cha Chai0.5 km
- Cha-Cha Pizzas0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Admiral Casino0.5 km
- Bradford Road Central Club0.5 km
- Rose Of York0.4 km
- Soothill Working Mens Club1.0 km
- The Royal Air Forces Association0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley1.0 km
- Dewsbury2.9 km
- Morley4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Blenhiem House Hotel0.3 km
- Blenhiem House Hotel0.3 km
- Batley Field Hill Chinewood Avenue0.4 km
- Batley Field Hill Chinewood Avenue0.4 km
- Bradford Rd St. James St0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170LW · Data under Open Government Licence