WF17 9HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sedgewick Street, 0.6km from Birstall in Batley. Administratively it sits within Birstall and Birkenshaw ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF17 9HQ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 9HQ are sourced from Output Area E00055725 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEDGEWICK STREET, WF17 9HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEDGEWICK STREET, WF17 9HQ.
292
42
£ 36,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF17 9HQ 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.
Area Character
WF17 9HQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 9HQ. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 9HQ has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Birstall Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Fieldhead Primary Academy
Gomersal Primary School
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Fairfield School
Batley Girls High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Londis0.7 km
- 4 Market Place0.4 km
- Haggart's Family Butcher0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Enterprise Rent a Car0.1 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Birstall Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- The Princess Ballroom0.4 km
- The Scotland Inn0.8 km
- Birstall Conservative Club0.2 km
- Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Hannah's Restaurant Ltd0.3 km
- The Cobbles Restaurant And Bistro0.4 km
- Subway0.7 km
- The Funny Onion0.1 km
- Cafe At Number One0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Paradise Pizza0.4 km
- The Chilli Lodge0.7 km
- Ja lounge0.3 km
- Leoruskys Pizza0.2 km
- Naveeds Indian Takeaway0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.8 km
- Dewsbury4.9 km
- Morley5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Low Lane Whewell St0.1 km
- Low Lane Whewell St0.1 km
- Kirkgate College Street0.1 km
- Kirkgate College Street0.1 km
- Church Lane Bradford Rd0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF179HQ · Data under Open Government Licence