Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF17 7TA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF17 7TA.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 25,100 /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: WF17 7TA 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.

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

WF17 7TA has a highly multicultural community character — 70% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

WF17 7TA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Clerk Green in Batley. Administratively it sits within Batley West ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 7TA are sourced from Output Area E00055589 (shared with 7 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 7TA. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.2%
Asian / British Asian69.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

Crime around WF17 7TA is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences168
Shoplifting60
Public order57
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Good0.4 km
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Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement219 pupils0.5 km
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Purlwell Infant and Nursery School

Good255 pupils0.7 km
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Hyrstmount Junior School

Good311 pupils0.8 km
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Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding225 pupils0.8 km
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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

Inadequate0.9 km
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Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good194 pupils0.9 km
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Engage Academy

Good8 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Gelato Passion0.7 km
  • Rafiq Halal Meat0.6 km
  • Batley Food Bank0.7 km
  • Dixon's Milk Ices0.6 km
  • Pick & Pay Limited0.9 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • St Andrews Community Hall0.6 km
  • Irish Democratic League Club0.5 km
  • Admiral Casino0.6 km
  • Bradford Road Central Club0.9 km
  • Rose Of York0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Papa G's Bar@Bistro Ltd0.5 km
  • King Currys (Above HFC)0.7 km
  • Barakah Bros1.0 km
  • Brew Coffeehouse and Brunch0.7 km
  • Brgr Bro0.6 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Asda0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd0.5 km
  • Dragon City0.5 km
  • Hardys Burgerhouse0.5 km
  • Sizzlers0.9 km
  • Barkat Cafe0.7 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Healey House Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley1.3 km
  • Dewsbury2.4 km
  • Ravensthorpe4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Mayman Lane Cemetery Rd0.0 km
  • Healey Lane Uppercroft Rd0.1 km
  • Wellington Street Clerk Green St0.1 km
  • Arncliffe Road Arncliffe Gdns0.1 km
  • Arncliffe Road Arncliffe Gdns0.2 km