WF17 7BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carr Top Close, 0.3km from Batley Carr in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley East ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
Day-to-day life in WF17 7BN has the character of many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k. 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 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00055562 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARR TOP CLOSE, WF17 7BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARR TOP CLOSE, WF17 7BN.
393
31
£ 32,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF17 7BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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.
Area Character
WF17 7BN has a highly multicultural community character — 60% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 7BN. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Terraced
£ 183,000
1 sales · Mean £ 183,000
Semi-Detached
£ 89,000
1 sales · Mean £ 89,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 7BN has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Carlton Junior and Infant School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Hyrstmount Junior School
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Warwick Road Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Westborough High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Alfie's Market0.9 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- Ruby Food Stores0.9 km
- MRH Midway Service Station0.8 km
- Ally's Supermarket0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Oasis Café0.7 km
- Frosted0.8 km
- Chum Chee's0.5 km
- Patties Patch0.7 km
- Fortune Cookie (Yorkshire) Ltd1.0 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Peppers Fast Food0.5 km
- Carol's Kitchen0.6 km
- Royalz Fast Food0.9 km
- The Hot Box1.0 km
- Shezan0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- St Andrews Community Hall0.8 km
- Bath Hotel0.8 km
- Dewsbury Socialist Club0.9 km
- St Johns Lodge0.6 km
- The Poacher0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Costcutter0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury1.2 km
- Batley1.5 km
- Ravensthorpe3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Halifax Rd Upper Road0.1 km
- Halifax Rd Healds Road0.1 km
- Track Rd Thorncliffe Road0.3 km
- Thorncliffe Road0.3 km
- Thorncliffe Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF177BN · Data under Open Government Licence