Craven Drive is in Gomersal, Cleckheaton and in Kirklees district. BD19 4QY is located in the Liversedge and Gomersal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Batley and Spen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Craven Drive, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD19 4QX, BD19 4QU, BD19 4QL, BD19 4QZ, BD19 4RB, BD19 4RD, BD19 4RF, BD19 4QQ, BD19 4RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD19 4QY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51% | 49.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BD19 4QY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.1% | 25.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 53.5% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 50.5% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 15.5% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 6.4% | -2.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 19.4% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 92% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 95.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craven Drive was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the Birstall and Birkenshaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craven Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Birstall and Birkenshaw and the 107th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Craven Drive, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2024-11-08 | £251,389 |
| 3 Craven Drive, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-03-27 | £256,892 |
| 1 Craven Drive, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2023-04-28 | £209,941 |
| 11 Craven Drive, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2022-02-25 | £222,293 |
| 11 Craven Drive, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2021-02-10 | £144,226 |
BD19 4QY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 5,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gomersal Primary School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Shirley Avenue , Gomersal BD19 4NA | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School Fieldhead Lane , Birstall WF17 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Birstall Nova Lane , Birstall WF17 9LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | 3out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pivot Acadmey Rawfolds Way , Cleckheaton BD19 5LJ | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Funny Onion | 930 Bradford Road, Birstall | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankfield Inn | 8 Bleak Street, Gomersal | 134 yd | |
| Gomersal Cricket Club | Oxford Road, Gomersal | 231 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | Bulls Head Inn, Quarry Road | 758 yd | |
| California Inn | 92 Oxford Road, Gomersal | 819 yd | |
| West End Public House | West End Hotel, 1 West Street | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Fisheries | Doyles Fisheries, 239 Oxford Road | 465 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 255 Spen Lane, Gomersal | 872 yd | |
| Mushy's | Mushys, 251 Spen Lane | 884 yd | |
| Bengal Chilli | 392A Oxford Road, Gomersal | 1,026 yd | |
| Panda Country Chinese Takeaway | 924 Bradford Road, Birstall | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Gomersal PFS | The Co Operative, Gomersal Filling Station, 231 Oxford Road | 244 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 298 Oxford Road, Gomersal | 465 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 247-249 Spen Lane, Gomersal | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Leisure And Fitness (Closed) Oxford Road | health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Gomersal Cricket Club OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Gomersal Primary School OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Gomersal Public Hall OXFORD ROAD | 747 yd | |
| Shirley Recreation Ground SHIRLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Nibshaw Rec NIBSHAW LANE | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.