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.
WF17 7TA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF17 7TA.
366
33
£ 25,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Hyrstmount Junior School
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Engage Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Asda0.6 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: WF177TA · Data under Open Government Licence