Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

MOON CLOSE, WF17 0QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOON CLOSE, WF17 0QH.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF17 0QH spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WF17 0QH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Moon Close, 0.2km from Brownhill End in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

For families considering a move, WF17 0QH represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0QH are sourced from Output Area E00055727 (shared with 10 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 0QH. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

WF17 0QH has low crime rates — 32 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 offences83
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order12
Other theft11
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Birstall Primary Academy

Good200 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School

Good227 pupils0.6 km
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Batley Girls High School

Outstanding1350 pupils0.7 km
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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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Fieldhead Primary Academy

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

Outstanding261 pupils0.9 km
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Carlinghow Academy

Good319 pupils1.3 km
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Fairfield School

Good120 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Bargain Corner0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • K B General Store0.2 km
  • MP Fit Gym0.2 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Birstall Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Birstall Sports & Social Club0.2 km
  • The Princess Ballroom0.3 km
  • Birstall Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Bangla Lounge0.5 km
  • Luigis Ristorante0.5 km
  • PPG Architectural Coatings UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Hannah's Restaurant Ltd0.4 km
  • Swan Lake cafe0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Panda Country Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Picniks Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Pizza 550.4 km
  • Seaspray Fisheries0.4 km
  • Yama Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley3.4 km
  • Morley4.7 km
  • Dewsbury4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Leeds Rd Sovereign Close0.0 km
  • Leeds Rd Sovereign Close0.1 km
  • Gelderd Road Nelson St0.1 km
  • Gelderd Road Nelson St0.1 km
  • Upper Batley Lane Brownhill Rd0.2 km