Howley Street is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 0QB 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 Howley Street, Batley, WF17 0QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 0LS, WF17 0LT, WF17 0LP, WF17 0PS, WF17 0LR, WF17 0NH, WF17 0LW, WF17 0QA, WF17 0LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 0QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 31.4% | 34.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 46.7% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 49% | 38.9% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 45.6% | 11.9% | 33.6% | 12.0% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 8.2% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 16.2% | 14.4% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19.3% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 35.6% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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 | 8.1% | 19.2% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 16.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 7% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| White | 88.2% | 72.3% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 94.2% | 90.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 91.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 26.6% | 6.5% | 20.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howley Street was 33.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howley Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 281st lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Howley Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-04-03 | £129,282 |
| 12 Howley Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-03-01 | £79,013 |
| 10 Howley Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2019-12-17 | £95,870 |
| 18 Howley Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2017-02-28 | £119,924 |
| 4 Howley Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2007-07-13 | £136,059 |
WF17 0QB 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 4,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 5,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School Stocks Lane , WF17 8PA | - not rated | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy Stocks Lane , WF17 8PA | 2out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School - Visual Arts College Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,510 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 3,825 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 | 1,250 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfields Pupil Referral Unit The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | - not rated | 508 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Service Park Road , WF17 5LP | - not rated | 566 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serendipity Art College 56 Wellington Street , WF17 5HU | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ts | 400 Bradford Road, Batley | 715 yd | |
| Massarella Restaurant | Massarellas Restaurant Tf2, The Mill Outlet Batley, 418 Bradford Road | 716 yd | |
| Cafe Nova | Cafe Nova Ff5, The Mill Outlet Batley, 418 Bradford Road | 716 yd | |
| Angelinas | Angelinas Gf6, The Mill Outlet Batley, 418 Bradford Road | 716 yd | |
| Retro's | Retros, 496 Bradford Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Of York | 466 Bradford Road, Batley | 595 yd | |
| Blenheim House | 66 Batley Field Hill, Upper Batley | 599 yd | |
| Bradford Road Central Club | 436 Bradford Road, Batley | 666 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 72 Commercial Street, Batley | 783 yd | |
| The Union Rooms | 4 Hick Lane, Batley | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankos Pizza | 24 Bankfoot Place, Batley | 600 yd | |
| Kluckaroos Ltd | 12 Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 732 yd | |
| Dixxi Express | 5 St James Street, Batley | 738 yd | |
| Sushibox | 11 Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 782 yd | |
| Picasso Pizza | 16 Commercial Street, Batley | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 782 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 782 yd | |
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Batley High School BLENHEIM DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| The Exercise Club (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Dickys Gym (Closed) Hickwell Mills Hickwell Mills Hick Lane | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Batley Parish Ce School STOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 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 | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.14 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.