WF17 0QU is a safe, established residential area on Upper Batley Lane, 0.3km from Low Grantley in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 0QU are sourced from Output Area E00055687 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER BATLEY LANE, WF17 0QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER BATLEY LANE, WF17 0QU.
227
47
£ 37,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF17 0QU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 0QU — age 47, 92% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0QU. The average age is 46.6. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 0QU has low crime rates — 17 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
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Batley Girls High School
Batley Grammar School
Carlinghow Academy
Upper Batley High School
Reach Academy
Birstall Primary Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Howden Clough Store1.0 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Factory Shop0.5 km
- Bargain Corner0.7 km
- Notay Stores0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Salt and Crust0.8 km
- Jem Pit Stop0.8 km
- Swan Lake cafe0.6 km
- Sodexo Ltd0.5 km
- Batley Sports And Tennis Centre0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Sugarcane Grillhouse0.7 km
- Rainbow House Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- The Filling Station0.9 km
- Yama0.9 km
- Frankies0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Extra0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Birstall Cricket Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley2.5 km
- Dewsbury4.0 km
- Morley4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Batley Lane Woodlands Rd0.1 km
- Upper Batley Lane Woodlands Rd0.1 km
- Upper Batley Lane Lark Hill0.3 km
- Upper Batley Lane Lark Hill0.3 km
- Upper Batley Ln Upper Batley Low Rd0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF170QU · Data under Open Government Licence