Sykes Road is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 0PU 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 Sykes Road, Batley, WF17 0PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 0PS, WF17 0PR, WF17 0PX, WF17 0PP, WF17 0QA, WF17 0QB, WF17 0PY, WF17 6PT, WF17 6PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 0PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF17 0PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 48.3% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 37.8% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 8% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 48.7% | 47.9% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 9.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 25.1% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 15.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 16.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 19.6% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 13.7% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 17.7% | 18.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 15.1% |
| Pakistani | 26.4% | 32% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 29.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 51.3% | 43.5% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -37.9% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 86.2% | 81.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 14.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 81.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 14.1% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.5% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 18.2% | 46.2% | -28.0% |
| Muslim | 57.5% | 6.5% | 51.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sykes Road was 163.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sykes Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 202nd highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sykes Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-12-06 | £209,144 |
| 4 Sykes Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2019-06-21 | £136,508 |
| 16 Sykes Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-08-25 | £127,324 |
| 4 Sykes Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2006-10-27 | £178,143 |
| 4 Sykes Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2006-10-27 | £178,143 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF17 0PU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School Stocks Lane , WF17 8PA | 2out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | 4out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydgate Junior and Infant School Lydgate Road , Soothill WF17 6EY | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley Upton Street , WF17 8PH | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 946 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,020 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Morley Academy Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD | 4out of 4 | 3,139 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 | 1,396 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 2,852 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitfield Centre | 180 Soothill Lane, Soothill | 675 yd | |
| Mr Ts | 400 Bradford Road, Batley | 700 yd | |
| Massarella Restaurant | Massarellas Restaurant Tf2, The Mill Outlet Batley, 418 Bradford Road | 700 yd | |
| Cafe Nova | Cafe Nova Ff5, The Mill Outlet Batley, 418 Bradford Road | 700 yd | |
| Angelinas | Angelinas Gf6, The Mill Outlet Batley, 418 Bradford Road | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soothill Working Mens Club | 151 Soothill Lane, Soothill | 640 yd | |
| Bradford Road Central Club | 436 Bradford Road, Batley | 701 yd | |
| Rose Of York | 466 Bradford Road, Batley | 741 yd | |
| The Union Rooms | 4 Hick Lane, Batley | 838 yd | |
| Blenheim House | 66 Batley Field Hill, Upper Batley | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankos Pizza | 24 Bankfoot Place, Batley | 776 yd | |
| Picasso Pizza | 16 Commercial Street, Batley | 852 yd | |
| Shawarma Batley | 9 Commercial Street, Batley | 873 yd | |
| Queso Papi LTD | Unit 19, Batley Plaza | 879 yd | |
| Kluckaroos Ltd | 12 Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 935 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 935 yd | |
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Exercise Club (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Dickys Gym (Closed) Hickwell Mills Hickwell Mills Hick Lane | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Upper Batley High School BLENHEIM DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,056 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.