Upper Batley Low Lane is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 0AL is located in the Batley East 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 Upper Batley Low Lane, Batley, WF17 0AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 0BP, WF17 0AR, WF17 0AQ, WF17 0AP, WF17 0AE, WF17 0AX, WF17 0AH, WF17 0AG, WF17 0AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 0AL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 49.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 WF17 0AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 19.8% | 23.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 60.8% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 5.5% | -11.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 55.8% | 15.1% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 28.6% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 10.8% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 13.8% | -11.9% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 5.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 12.3% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 46.3% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.9% | 84.4% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 95% | 90.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 94.6% | 90.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Batley Low Lane was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Batley Low Lane has the 37th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 480th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18A Upper Batley Low Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-10-07 | £355,947 |
| Rock Farm Barn, 7 Upper Batley Low Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-02-25 | £719,283 |
| Rock Farm Cottage, 5 Upper Batley Low Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-03-26 | £597,740 |
| 2 Upper Batley Low Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2018-07-02 | £2,098,435 |
| Rock Farm Cottage, 5 Upper Batley Low Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-04-29 | £582,348 |
WF17 0AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WF17 0AL 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 3,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School Upper Batley Lane , WF17 0NP | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School Stocks Lane , WF17 8PA | 2out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley Upton Street , WF17 8PH | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlinghow Academy Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Morley Academy Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD | 4out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 3,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 454 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCS Food Co | Foxs Biscuits, Wellington Street | 223 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd | Foxs Biscuits, Wellington Street | 223 yd | |
| Salt and Crust | Godfather Pizza, 604C Bradford Road | 752 yd | |
| Salvation Army Church And Community Centre | Bradford Road, Batley | 828 yd | |
| Retro's | Retros, 496 Bradford Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim House | 66 Batley Field Hill, Upper Batley | 609 yd | |
| The Greedy Duck | Scotchman Lane, Morley | 763 yd | |
| The Victoria | Victoria Hotel, 519 Bradford Road | 835 yd | |
| St Marys Hall | Melton Street, Carlinghow | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies | 598 Bradford Road, Batley | 759 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips | 604B Bradford Road, Batley | 797 yd | |
| Harrys Takeaway | 523 Bradford Road, Batley | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Bradford Road, Batley | 223 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 508 yd |
| Upper Batley High School BLENHEIM DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 533 yd |
| St Marys Social Club And Parochial Club MELTON STREET | 1,042 yd | |
| Batley Parish Ce School STOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School UPTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 12.5% |
| Median download speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.