Wellington Street is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 5HZ is located in the Batley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Batley and Spen. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wellington Street, Batley, WF17 5HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 5ET, WF17 5EP, WF17 5EL, WF17 5HJ, WF17 5HU, WF17 5HH, WF17 5HN, WF17 5EQ, WF17 5DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 5HZ 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 5HZ 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 Wellington Street was 156.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellington Street has the 34th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 209th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Wellington Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-06-14 | £401,476 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy Stocks Lane , WF17 8PA | 2out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School Stocks Lane , WF17 8PA | - not rated | 620 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 | - not rated | 985 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,372 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 5,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 4,723 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 | 1,345 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serendipity Art College 56 Wellington Street , WF17 5HU | - not rated | 149 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 255 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Service Park Road , WF17 5LP | - not rated | 351 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakaria Muslim Girls' High School 111 Warwick Road , WF17 6AJ | - not rated | 619 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Coffeehouse and Brunch | 26 Wellington Street, Batley | 2 yd | |
| Chickanos | 47 Commercial Street, Batley | 83 yd | |
| King Currys (Above HFC) | 41 Commercial Street, Batley | 83 yd | |
| Shahi Cuisine | 47 Wellington Street, Batley | 97 yd | |
| Chumchees | 28 Commercial Street, Batley | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Union Rooms | 4 Hick Lane, Batley | 173 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 72 Commercial Street, Batley | 219 yd | |
| The Royal Air Forces Association | Broughton House, Cambridge Street | 255 yd | |
| Bradford Road Central Club | 436 Bradford Road, Batley | 307 yd | |
| Rose Of York | 466 Bradford Road, Batley | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFC | Hfc, 41 Commercial Street | 88 yd | |
| BERLINO DONER KEBAB | 51 Commercial Street, Batley | 99 yd | |
| Queso Papi LTD | Unit 19, Batley Plaza | 111 yd | |
| Shawarma Batley | 9 Commercial Street, Batley | 127 yd | |
| Picasso Pizza | 16 Commercial Street, Batley | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 279 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 279 yd | |
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 360 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 208 yd |
| Dickys Gym (Closed) Hickwell Mills Hickwell Mills Hick Lane | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| The Exercise Club (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Batley Parish Ce School STOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 619 yd | |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Body Positive Fitness Studio (Closed) Alexandra Mills Alexandra Mills Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| St Marys Social Club And Parochial Club MELTON STREET | 796 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.