WF17 7ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbey Road, 0.4km from Healey in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF17 7ER is 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 primarily in care and education. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.5% year-on-year. 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 7ER are sourced from Output Area E00055566 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY ROAD, WF17 7ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY ROAD, WF17 7ER.
301
33
£ 32,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF17 7ER falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, WF17 7ER is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 7ER. The average age is 33.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
6 sales · Mean £ 108,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 7ER has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Heckmondwike Primary School
Heckmondwike Grammar School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Fairfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Carlinghow Stores0.9 km
- Go Local Extra0.9 km
- Healey Mini Market0.2 km
- Healey News0.2 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Butchers Arms0.5 km
- Heckmondwike Bowling Club0.8 km
- New Inn0.8 km
- Crown Hotel0.5 km
- George Hotel1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Meadow Green Bistro0.8 km
- Oasis Café0.7 km
- Braai0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Bev's0.8 km
- Dale Lane Fisheries0.8 km
- Fishano's0.7 km
- Harlequins Pizza0.4 km
- Kashmir Take Away0.4 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Healey House Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley2.2 km
- Dewsbury2.6 km
- Ravensthorpe3.9 km
Bus Stops
- West Park Rd Easby Avenue0.1 km
- West Park Rd Easby Avenue0.1 km
- West Park Rd Common Road0.2 km
- West Park Rd Deighton Lane0.2 km
- Deighton Lane West Park Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF177ER · Data under Open Government Licence