Providence Street is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 5JB 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 Providence Street, Batley, WF17 5JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 5QW, WF17 5QN, WF17 5JH, WF17 5QL, WF17 5QP, WF17 5RD, WF17 5QT, WF17 5QR, WF17 5EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 5JB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 47.1% | 49.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 5JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 31.6% | 44% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 37.4% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8.9% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 38.7% | 40.8% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 15.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 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 5JB this area, 35.6% 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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 35.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 17.5% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 14.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.7% | 13.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.3% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 25.5% | 29.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 26.3% |
| Pakistani | 13.2% | 18% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 15.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 57.1% | 46.1% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -35.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 83.8% | 82.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 11.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 82.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 14.8% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 0.8% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Muslim | 46.6% | 6.5% | 40.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Providence Street was 1410.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1018.9% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Providence Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 6th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 460.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklees College Providence Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-02-26 | £75,429 |
| Kirklees College Providence Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2014-03-05 | £621,307 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 2,512 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 | 370 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley Upton Street , WF17 8PH | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Park Road , WF17 5LP | 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 | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 750 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 | 869 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,105 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 | 171 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 582 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 | 771 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,973 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertos | Robertos Italian Restaurant, The Old Post Office, 15 Market Place | 166 yd | |
| Chaiiwala Batley Ltd | 9 Market Place, Batley | 190 yd | |
| Papa G's Bar@Bistro Ltd | 39 Wellington Street, Batley | 196 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 29 Wellington Street, Batley | 196 yd | |
| Casa Fiamma Ltd | 89 Commercial Street, Batley | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Air Forces Association | Broughton House, Cambridge Street | 59 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 72 Commercial Street, Batley | 278 yd | |
| Irish Democratic League Club | Churchfield Street, Batley | 303 yd | |
| Rose Of York | 466 Bradford Road, Batley | 464 yd | |
| The Union Rooms | 4 Hick Lane, Batley | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha-Cha Pizzas | Cha Cha Pizzas, 8 Market Place | 183 yd | |
| Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd | 1 Market Place, Batley | 208 yd | |
| Dragon City | 108 Commercial Street, Batley | 232 yd | |
| Hardys Burgerhouse | Hardyz Burger House, 1-5 Branch Road | 237 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 82 Commercial Street, Batley | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 277 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 277 yd | |
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 279 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 110 yd |
| Batley Parish Ce School STOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Dickys Gym (Closed) Hickwell Mills Hickwell Mills Hick Lane | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| St Marys Social Club And Parochial Club MELTON STREET | 542 yd | |
| The Exercise Club (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School UPTON STREET | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 828 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.