Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

UPPER BATLEY LANE, WF17 0NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER BATLEY LANE, WF17 0NW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

294

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

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.

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5/10
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10/10
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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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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF17 0NW — age 47, 98% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 41.4% year-on-year.

home £299,375 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF17 0NW is a safe, established residential area on Upper Batley Lane, 0.4km from Brookroyd in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 98% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k, up 41.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0NW are sourced from Output Area E00055684 (shared with 16 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 0NW. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.3%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 305,250

2 sales · Mean £ 305,250

Terraced

£ 177,000

3 sales · Mean £ 214,500

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 192,833

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

WF17 0NW has low crime rates — 26 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson8
Other crime8
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School

Good411 pupils0.2 km
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Batley Girls High School

Outstanding1350 pupils0.2 km
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Birstall Primary Academy

Good200 pupils0.8 km
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Carlinghow Academy

Good319 pupils1.0 km
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Batley Grammar School

Good1014 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School

Good227 pupils1.2 km
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Fieldhead Primary Academy

Good185 pupils1.4 km
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Upper Batley High School

Good748 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • 4 Market Place0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Haggart's Family Butcher0.9 km
  • Bargain Corner0.3 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Birstall Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • The Princess Ballroom0.8 km
  • Birstall Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Horse And Jockey1.0 km
  • Birstall Conservative Club1.0 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Hannah's Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
  • Swan Lake cafe0.5 km
  • The Cobbles Restaurant And Bistro0.8 km
  • Bangla Lounge1.0 km
  • Luigis Ristorante0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Paradise Pizza0.8 km
  • The Chilli Lodge0.7 km
  • Picniks Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza 550.9 km
  • Seaspray Fisheries0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley2.9 km
  • Morley4.3 km
  • Dewsbury4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Windmill La Upper Batley Lane0.1 km
  • Windmill La Upper Batley Lane0.1 km
  • Upper Batley Ln Harefield Drive0.1 km
  • Upper Batley Ln Harefield Drive0.1 km
  • Upper Batley Lane Lark Hill0.2 km