WF17 9HZ is a sought-after residential area on Bradford Road, 0.3km from Monk Ings in Gomersal and Birkenshaw. Administratively it sits within Birstall and Birkenshaw ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF17, WF17 9HZ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 9HZ are sourced from Output Area E00056672 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRADFORD ROAD, WF17 9HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADFORD ROAD, WF17 9HZ.
242
49
£ 41,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WF17 9HZ's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £155k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 9HZ. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 115,000
5 sales · Mean £ 168,849
Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 9HZ has low crime rates — 29 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Gomersal Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Birstall Primary Academy
BBG Academy
Fieldhead Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Horse And Jockey1.0 km
- Bankfield Inn0.9 km
- Birstall Conservative Club1.0 km
- Black Bull Inn0.7 km
- The Scotland Inn0.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Ginger Whale0.6 km
- Enterprise Rent a Car0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gomersal Park Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Dancing House Ltd0.6 km
- The Gomersal Cafe0.9 km
- The Funny Onion0.9 km
- Bangla Lounge1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Leoruskys Pizza1.0 km
- Doyle's Fisheries0.8 km
- Bengal Chilli0.6 km
- Panda Country Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley4.7 km
- Dewsbury5.6 km
- Morley5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bradford Road Monk Ings Ave0.1 km
- Scotland Inn PH0.1 km
- Bradford Road Monk Ings Ave0.2 km
- Dewsbury Rd Nutter Lane0.2 km
- Dewsbury Rd Nutter Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF179HZ · Data under Open Government Licence