Upper Batley Lane is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 0NG 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 Upper Batley Lane, Batley, WF17 0NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 0NF, WF17 0DQ, WF17 0NQ, WF17 0PJ, WF17 0DH, WF17 0EL, WF17 0DS, WF17 0DJ, WF17 0EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 0NG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 53.8% | 53.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 25.7% | 29.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 48.9% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 44.4% | 42.7% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 36.6% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 14.1% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 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 | 22.6% | 21.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 20.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 23.3% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 94.7% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 95.3% | 99.2% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 99.2% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Batley Lane was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Upper Batley Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 251st lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2025-07-31 | £235,328 |
| 25 Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2025-03-31 | £141,473 |
| 21 Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-02-07 | £155,138 |
| 19 Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-12-18 | £138,231 |
| 15 Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-07-28 | £157,211 |
WF17 0NG 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 4,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 4,886 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 | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birstall Community Primary School Chapel Lane , Birstall WF17 9EE | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill St Saviour's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Upper Batley Lane , WF17 0NP | - not rated | 447 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownhill Infant School Upper Batley Lane , WF17 0NP | - not rated | 511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School Upper Batley Lane , WF17 0NP | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | - not rated | 595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School - Visual Arts College Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 595 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Middle School Bradford Road , Gomersal BD19 4BE | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 5,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR | - not rated | 5,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 4,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 4,480 yd | Further education | 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 | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker School Ruby Street , WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe V | 15 Nelson Street, Birstall | 329 yd | |
| Love Hair | 35A Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 444 yd | |
| The Cobbles Restaurant And Bistro | 2 Market Place, Birstall | 455 yd | |
| D Licious | 10A Market Place, Birstall | 455 yd | |
| Cafe At Number One | 1 Market Street, Birstall | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Sports & Social Club | Birstall Sports And Social Club, 1 Nelson Street | 329 yd | |
| Old Wine And Spirit Vaults | 42 Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 349 yd | |
| Birstall Cricket Club | Leeds Road, Birstall | 359 yd | |
| The Princess Ballroom | The Venue, Market Street | 473 yd | |
| Priestley's Sports Bar | Priestleys Sports Bar, 6A Low Lane | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plaice | 20 Leeds Road, Birstall | 170 yd | |
| Paradise Pizza | 5 High Street, Birstall | 415 yd | |
| Sandwich And Co | 16 Market Street, Birstall | 472 yd | |
| Naveeds Indian Takeaway | 75 Low Lane, Birstall | 541 yd | |
| Pizza 55 | 55 Low Lane, Birstall | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Smithies Lane, Birstall | 437 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birstall Cricket Club LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Mp Fit BRITANNIA MILLS BRITANNIA MILLS GELDERD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| Windmill Ce Primary School WINDMILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDMILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL UPPER BATLEY LANE | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Batley Girls High School WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Batley Sports & Tennis Centre Windmill Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 752 yd |
| St Patricks Mill Street MILL STREET | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Howden Clough Playing Fields LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Crossbank Methodists Cricket Club CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB LEA ROAD | grass pitches | 929 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 | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.