Quaker Lane is in Cleckheaton and in Kirklees district. BD19 5JG is located in the Cleckheaton 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 Quaker Lane, Cleckheaton, BD19 5JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF15 8DE, BD19 5JE, WF15 8DA, BD19 5JF, BD19 5JP, BD19 5JD, BD19 5JJ, BD19 5JL, BD19 5JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD19 5JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 5JG 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 | 27.4% | 28.1% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 53.5% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (89%) 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 | 42.9% | 50.7% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 45.4% | 38.3% | -7.1% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 8.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.5% | 16.1% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 17.4% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 17.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 32.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 95% | 93.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.5% | 97.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quaker Lane was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.8% lower than the Cleckheaton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quaker Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Cleckheaton and the 360th lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Quaker Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-11-17 | £303,451 |
| 139 Quaker Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-08-04 | £328,250 |
| 128 Quaker Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-08-13 | £359,560 |
| 128 Quaker Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1995-01-20 | £335,460 |
BD19 5JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholes Nursery School New Road East , Scholes BD19 6EW | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 5,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Park Community School St. Peg Lane , BD19 3SA | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School Hightown Road , WF15 8BL | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy South Parade , BD19 3AE | 2out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Avenue Primary School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Moorbottom , BD19 6AD | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitcliffe Mount School Turnsteads Avenue , BD19 3AQ | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liversedge Secondary School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Middle School Bradford Road , Gomersal BD19 4BE | - not rated | 3,772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | - not rated | 4,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 4,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartshead Moor School Halifax Road , BD19 6LP | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks 2 Bullace Trees Lane , WF15 7PF | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ | 4out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosco’s of Birkenshaw Limited | Boscos of Birkenshaw Limited, 9 Westgate | 544 yd | |
| Eve's Cafe | Cleckheaton Memorial Park, Greenside | 552 yd | |
| Wok Ever Palace | 23-27 Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton | 597 yd | |
| Georges Bistro & Wine Bar | Parkside, Cleckheaton | 647 yd | |
| Aldos & Chakkra Cleckheaton | Aldos And Chakkra Cleckheaton, 6-14 Central Parade | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liversedge A F C | Quaker Lane, Hightown | 311 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel, 21 Westgate | 500 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | 6 Westgate, Cleckheaton | 544 yd | |
| The Marsh, | Marsh Hotel, 28 Bradford Road | 639 yd | |
| THE LOFT CLECKHEATON | Live Room, 10A Northgate | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Wok | 4 Clarence Street, Cleckheaton | 384 yd | |
| Roast | Bookat At The Ribbon Tree, 19 Westgate | 518 yd | |
| Mama Roma | Mama Rosa, 23 Westgate | 519 yd | |
| Burger Bistro & Pizza Republic | Pizza Republic, 15 Westgate | 536 yd | |
| Nosh Inn | 71 Westgate, Cleckheaton | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | 49 Northgate, Cleckheaton | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liversedge Fc (Clayborn) Quaker Lane | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Physical Jerks Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) Castle Mills Castle Mills Horncastle Street | 863 yd | |
| Cleckheaton Lawn Tennis Club KIRKLANDS KIRKLANDS CHURCH STREET | tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Spen Bottoms Recreation Ground SPEN BANK | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Princess Mary Rugby Field PRIMROSE LANE | grass pitches | 1,089 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.