Wellington Street is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 5BG 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 Wellington Street, Batley, WF17 5BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 5BH, WF17 5QL, WF17 5JL, WF17 5BQ, WF17 5RD, WF17 5QN, WF17 5QY, WF17 5JB, WF17 5QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 5BG is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population 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 | 51.1% | 45.4% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 54.6% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 | 38.4% | 35.4% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 34.5% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 19.5% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 5.8% | -7.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.3% | 33% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 24.1% | 23.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 5BG this area, 42.9% 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 8.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.3% | 42.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 24.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.1% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 11.5% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -25.4% |
| Other | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 23.7% | 28.1% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 64.4% | 57.3% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -24.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 83.1% | 77.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 12% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 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 | 83.1% | 78.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 14.3% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1.8% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 37.9% | 6.5% | 31.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Street was 457.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 262.6% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellington Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 28th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 258.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Wellington Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2020-11-04 | £69,837 |
| 69 Wellington Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,200 | 2014-12-19 | £63,992 |
| 73 Wellington Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2012-09-07 | £74,006 |
| 57 Wellington Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2012-04-27 | £83,890 |
| 59 Wellington Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2011-06-06 | £98,793 |
WF17 5BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School Stocks Lane , WF17 8PA | 2out of 4 | 489 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley Upton Street , WF17 8PH | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | 4out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 769 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 | 996 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,191 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 | 272 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 727 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 | 920 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,856 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa G's Bar@Bistro Ltd | 39 Wellington Street, Batley | 267 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 29 Wellington Street, Batley | 267 yd | |
| Robertos | Robertos Italian Restaurant, The Old Post Office, 15 Market Place | 316 yd | |
| Chaiiwala Batley Ltd | 9 Market Place, Batley | 340 yd | |
| Casa Fiamma Ltd | 89 Commercial Street, Batley | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Air Forces Association | Broughton House, Cambridge Street | 177 yd | |
| Irish Democratic League Club | Churchfield Street, Batley | 420 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 72 Commercial Street, Batley | 428 yd | |
| St Andrews Community Hall | Denison Street, Batley | 457 yd | |
| St Marys Hall | Melton Street, Carlinghow | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha-Cha Pizzas | Cha Cha Pizzas, 8 Market Place | 334 yd | |
| Pappa Chai Ltd | 52 Clerk Green Street, Batley | 336 yd | |
| Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd | 1 Market Place, Batley | 356 yd | |
| Dragon City | 108 Commercial Street, Batley | 373 yd | |
| Hardys Burgerhouse | Hardyz Burger House, 1-5 Branch Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 426 yd | |
| Asda | Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 429 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 429 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 211 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Batley Parish Ce School STOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| St Marys Social Club And Parochial Club MELTON STREET | 588 yd | |
| Dickys Gym (Closed) Hickwell Mills Hickwell Mills Hick Lane | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| The Exercise Club (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School UPTON STREET | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 827 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.