Field Lane is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 5AE 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 Field Lane, Batley, WF17 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 5AU, WF17 5AW, WF17 5AT, WF17 5AH, WF17 5AL, WF17 5JE, WF17 5AJ, WF17 5HU, WF17 5HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 5AE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 53% | 49.2% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47% | 50.8% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 21.9% | 28.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 48.2% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 9.8% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 12.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 37.3% | 47.7% | 10.4% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 24.1% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 19.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around WF17 5AE this area, 40.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46% | 40.2% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 22.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 14.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 13.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 15% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.7% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 51.9% | 49.7% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 46.6% |
| Pakistani | 18.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 14.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 27.8% | 27% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -54.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 71.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 71.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.4% | 21.6% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 72.3% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.1% | 1.5% | -20.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.8% | 37.2% | -31.4% |
| Christian | 21.4% | 46.2% | -24.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 66.8% | 6.5% | 60.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Field Lane was 187.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Field Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 152nd highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ing Mills Field Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2021-12-23 | £2,691,927 |
| Valley Mills Field Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2007-04-23 | £74,036 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | 4out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 603 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 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 2out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community 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 | 1,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,635 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 | 1,410 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 207 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 529 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 | 888 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,812 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Cuisine | 47 Wellington Street, Batley | 166 yd | |
| Brew Coffeehouse and Brunch | 26 Wellington Street, Batley | 167 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 29 Wellington Street, Batley | 168 yd | |
| Papa G's Bar@Bistro Ltd | 39 Wellington Street, Batley | 168 yd | |
| Rasoi Emporium | Unit 11 Second Floor, Hick Well Mills | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Union Rooms | 4 Hick Lane, Batley | 274 yd | |
| The Royal Air Forces Association | Broughton House, Cambridge Street | 305 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 72 Commercial Street, Batley | 376 yd | |
| Bradford Road Central Club | 436 Bradford Road, Batley | 413 yd | |
| The Cellar Bar | 51 Station Road, Batley | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawarma Batley | 9 Commercial Street, Batley | 241 yd | |
| Queso Papi LTD | Unit 19, Batley Plaza | 241 yd | |
| HFC | Hfc, 41 Commercial Street | 252 yd | |
| BERLINO DONER KEBAB | 51 Commercial Street, Batley | 264 yd | |
| Picasso Pizza | 16 Commercial Street, Batley | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 431 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 431 yd | |
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Dickys Gym (Closed) Hickwell Mills Hickwell Mills Hick Lane | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 255 yd |
| The Exercise Club (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 478 yd | |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Body Positive Fitness Studio (Closed) Alexandra Mills Alexandra Mills Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Batley) BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 704 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 2.9% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.