Upper Batley Lane is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 0NW 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 0NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 0NN, WF17 0QP, WF17 0QN, WF17 0QL, WF17 0NR, WF17 0PQ, WF17 0NS, WF17 0QJ, WF17 0NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 0NW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 0NW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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% | 21.3% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.7% | 63.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 44.9% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 37.8% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 24% | 16.9% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 9.1% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 15.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 36.8% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.6% | 84.3% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 89.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 89.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Batley Lane was 82.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Batley Lane has the 69th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 587th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-01-06 | £344,000 |
| 109 Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-11-25 | £275,005 |
| 99 Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-02-25 | £215,426 |
| 119 Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2019-10-29 | £118,551 |
| 91 Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2019-01-25 | £209,147 |
WF17 0NW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF17 0NW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 4,714 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 | 301 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birstall Primary Academy Chapel Lane , Birstall WF17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 711 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 | 1,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlinghow Academy Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldhead Primary Academy Charlotte Close , Birstall WF17 9BX | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 3,395 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 | 1,252 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 | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Sports And Tennis Centre | Windmill Lane, Birstall | 440 yd | |
| Swan Lake cafe | Park Deli, Wilton Park | 559 yd | |
| Cafe V | 15 Nelson Street, Birstall | 745 yd | |
| Subway | 895 Bradford Road, Birstall | 782 yd | |
| Chilli Lodge Batley | Chilli Lodge Batley Unit 17, Wilton Industrial Court, 851 Bradford Road | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Cricket Club | Leeds Road, Birstall | 418 yd | |
| Old Wine And Spirit Vaults | 42 Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 735 yd | |
| Birstall Sports & Social Club | Birstall Sports And Social Club, 1 Nelson Street | 745 yd | |
| The Princess Ballroom | The Venue, Market Street | 881 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 100 Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plaice | 20 Leeds Road, Birstall | 586 yd | |
| The Filling Station | 286 Leeds Road, Birstall | 614 yd | |
| Pickniks | Picniks, 680 Bradford Road | 636 yd | |
| Yama | 813 Bradford Road, Batley | 700 yd | |
| Paradise Pizza | 5 High Street, Birstall | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Smithies Lane, Birstall | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Ce Primary School WINDMILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDMILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL UPPER BATLEY LANE | grass pitches | 89 yd |
| Batley Girls High School WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Birstall Cricket Club LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Batley Sports & Tennis Centre Windmill Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 437 yd |
| Howden Clough Playing Fields LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Mp Fit BRITANNIA MILLS BRITANNIA MILLS GELDERD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Crossbank Methodists Cricket Club CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB LEA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Howden Clough Community Centre LEEDS ROAD | 1,054 yd | |
| St Patricks Mill Street MILL STREET | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.