Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

FIELDHEAD LANE, WF17 9BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELDHEAD LANE, WF17 9BH.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WF17 9BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF17 9BH spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 36.3% year-on-year.

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

WF17 9BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fieldhead Lane, 0.3km from Birstall in Batley. Administratively it sits within Birstall and Birkenshaw ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

For families considering a move, WF17 9BH represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 36.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF17 9BH are sourced from Output Area E00055705 (shared with 13 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 9BH. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 155,250

4 sales · Mean £ 154,625

Semi-Detached

£ 152,000

11 sales · Mean £ 155,540

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

Crime around WF17 9BH is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences103
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Fieldhead Primary Academy

Good185 pupils0.3 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Outstanding261 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School

Good227 pupils0.6 km
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Birstall Primary Academy

Good200 pupils1.1 km
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Batley Girls High School

Outstanding1350 pupils1.5 km
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Drighlington Primary School

Good408 pupils1.5 km
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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School

Good411 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Slimming World1.0 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • 4 Market Place1.0 km
  • Haggart's Family Butcher0.9 km
  • Major Newsagents0.3 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Horse And Jockey0.9 km
  • Birstall Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • The Princess Ballroom1.0 km
  • The Railway Inn0.9 km
  • Birstall Conservative Club0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cafe At Number One1.0 km
  • Cafe V1.0 km
  • Spice Garden0.9 km
  • Hannah's Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
  • The Cobbles Restaurant And Bistro1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Sunny Chop Suey Centre0.9 km
  • Paradise Pizza0.9 km
  • Ja lounge0.9 km
  • Leoruskys Pizza0.9 km
  • Naveeds Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley4.4 km
  • Morley4.8 km
  • Dewsbury5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Fieldhead Ln Lowood Lane0.0 km
  • Field Head Lane Lowood Ln0.1 km
  • Rochester Rd Branwell Avenue0.1 km
  • Fieldhead Ln Lowood Lane0.1 km
  • Field Head Lane Field Head Crescent0.2 km