WF17 9QX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Raikes Lane, 0.2km from Birstall in Batley. Administratively it sits within Birstall and Birkenshaw ward and the Batley and Spen constituency.
For families considering a move, WF17 9QX represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF17 9QX are sourced from Output Area E00055710 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAIKES LANE, WF17 9QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAIKES LANE, WF17 9QX.
345
43
£ 36,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF17 9QX is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF17 9QX. The average age is 42.5. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 209,000
2 sales · Mean £ 209,000
Semi-Detached
£ 196,250
2 sales · Mean £ 196,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF17 9QX has low crime rates — 45 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Birstall Primary Academy
Fieldhead Primary Academy
Batley Girls High School
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Londis0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Enterprise Rent a Car0.6 km
- Major Newsagents0.5 km
- Pour Vous0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Birstall Conservative Club0.4 km
- Birstall Irish Democratic League Club0.4 km
- Black Bull Inn0.5 km
- Old Wine And Spirit Vaults0.6 km
- Pheasant Inn0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- The Funny Onion0.6 km
- Hannah's Restaurant Ltd0.4 km
- The Cobbles Restaurant And Bistro0.4 km
- Bangla Lounge0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ja lounge0.4 km
- Leoruskys Pizza0.4 km
- Naveeds Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Sandwich And Co0.5 km
- The Filling Station1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley3.9 km
- Morley4.9 km
- Dewsbury5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Middlegate Kings Drive0.2 km
- Middlegate Kings Drive0.2 km
- Field Head Ln Foxglove Road0.2 km
- Field Head Ln Foxglove Road0.3 km
- Middlegate Church Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF179QX · Data under Open Government Licence