Quarry Lane is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 0DF is located in the Batley West 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 Quarry Lane, Batley, WF17 0DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 0QX, WF17 0DA, WF17 0DE, WF17 0DG, WF17 0BN, WF17 0DJ, WF17 0ND, WF17 0RA, WF17 0QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 0DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 53% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.8% | 31.1% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 45.1% | -12.4% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 15.3% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 42.2% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 42.2% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.9% | 14% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 20% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 28.5% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 94.9% | 97% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.8% | 94.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quarry Lane was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quarry Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 330th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Quarry Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £198,250 | 2024-09-06 | £205,713 |
| 12 Quarry Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-07-20 | £214,143 |
| La Fe Quarry Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-06-15 | £416,185 |
| 14 Quarry Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2014-12-12 | £192,457 |
| 2 Quarry Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £198,950 | 2006-03-24 | £338,310 |
WF17 0DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF17 0DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 4,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Primary Academy Chapel Lane , Birstall WF17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 166 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School Upper Batley Lane , WF17 0NP | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Birstall Nova Lane , Birstall WF17 9LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,606 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 | 1,260 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,748 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Hair | 35A Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 238 yd | |
| Cafe V | 15 Nelson Street, Birstall | 267 yd | |
| Luigis Ristorante | Bradford Road, Birstall | 272 yd | |
| Subway | 895 Bradford Road, Birstall | 318 yd | |
| The Cobbles Restaurant And Bistro | 2 Market Place, Birstall | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Wine And Spirit Vaults | 42 Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 183 yd | |
| Birstall Sports & Social Club | Birstall Sports And Social Club, 1 Nelson Street | 267 yd | |
| The Princess Ballroom | The Venue, Market Street | 346 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 100 Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 379 yd | |
| Priestley's Sports Bar | Priestleys Sports Bar, 6A Low Lane | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plaice | 20 Leeds Road, Birstall | 306 yd | |
| Sandwich And Co | 16 Market Street, Birstall | 345 yd | |
| Paradise Pizza | 5 High Street, Birstall | 352 yd | |
| Naveeds Indian Takeaway | 75 Low Lane, Birstall | 449 yd | |
| Pizza 55 | 55 Low Lane, Birstall | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Smithies Lane, Birstall | 297 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mp Fit BRITANNIA MILLS BRITANNIA MILLS GELDERD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| St Patricks Mill Street MILL STREET | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Birstall Cricket Club LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Windmill Ce Primary School WINDMILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDMILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL UPPER BATLEY LANE | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Crossbank Methodists Cricket Club CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB LEA ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Batley Girls High School WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Batley Sports & Tennis Centre Windmill Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 981 yd |
| White Lee Football Ground SMITHIES MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.