Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

BLACKBURN ROAD, WF17 9PL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBURN ROAD, WF17 9PL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

241

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF17 9PL 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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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in WF17 9PL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WF17 9PL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackburn Road, 0.6km from Brownhill End in Batley. Administratively it sits within Birstall and Birkenshaw ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF17 9PL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF17 9PL are sourced from Output Area E00055678 (shared with 11 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 9PL. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

Detached

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

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

WF17 9PL has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences104
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Birstall Primary Academy

Good200 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School

Good227 pupils0.4 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Outstanding261 pupils0.7 km
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Fieldhead Primary Academy

Good185 pupils1.2 km
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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor

Inadequate271 pupils1.2 km
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Fairfield School

Good120 pupils1.2 km
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Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School

Good411 pupils1.2 km
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Batley Girls High School

Outstanding1350 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Londis0.6 km
  • 4 Market Place0.3 km
  • Haggart's Family Butcher0.2 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Enterprise Rent a Car0.1 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Birstall Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • The Princess Ballroom0.3 km
  • The Scotland Inn1.0 km
  • Birstall Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.3 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Hannah's Restaurant Ltd0.2 km
  • The Cobbles Restaurant And Bistro0.3 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • The Funny Onion0.1 km
  • Cafe At Number One0.3 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Paradise Pizza0.3 km
  • The Chilli Lodge0.6 km
  • Ja lounge0.2 km
  • Leoruskys Pizza0.2 km
  • Naveeds Indian Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Batley3.7 km
  • Dewsbury4.8 km
  • Morley5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Low Lane Whewell St0.1 km
  • Low Lane Whewell St0.1 km
  • Church Lane Bradford Rd0.2 km
  • Middlegate Church Street0.2 km
  • Market Place0.2 km