Wellington Street is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 5JE 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 5JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 5HU, WF17 5EA, WF17 5JH, WF17 5HZ, WF17 5AX, WF17 5AE, WF17 5DZ, WF17 5JL, WF17 5JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 5JE 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 5JE 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 450.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 275.4% 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 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 218.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox'S Biscuit Factory Wellington Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,585,000 | 2020-10-28 | £3,127,758 |
| 31B Wellington Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2017-02-10 | £84,351 |
| 31B Wellington Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2016-03-22 | £137,360 |
| 31B Wellington Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-11-19 | £102,136 |
WF17 5JE 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 3,376 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 | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | - not rated | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy Stocks Lane , WF17 8PA | 2out of 4 | 579 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 | 582 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 | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 2,306 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 | 4,281 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 4,884 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 | 1,895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 4,844 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 | 1,328 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 | 51 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 139 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Service Park Road , WF17 5LP | - not rated | 463 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakaria Muslim Girls' High School 111 Warwick Road , WF17 6AJ | - not rated | 638 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Nights | 29 Wellington Street, Batley | 5 yd | |
| Papa G's Bar@Bistro Ltd | 39 Wellington Street, Batley | 5 yd | |
| Brew Coffeehouse and Brunch | 26 Wellington Street, Batley | 151 yd | |
| Chickanos | 47 Commercial Street, Batley | 211 yd | |
| King Currys (Above HFC) | 41 Commercial Street, Batley | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Air Forces Association | Broughton House, Cambridge Street | 141 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 72 Commercial Street, Batley | 271 yd | |
| The Union Rooms | 4 Hick Lane, Batley | 322 yd | |
| Rose Of York | 466 Bradford Road, Batley | 443 yd | |
| Irish Democratic League Club | Churchfield Street, Batley | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERLINO DONER KEBAB | 51 Commercial Street, Batley | 204 yd | |
| HFC | Hfc, 41 Commercial Street | 217 yd | |
| Queso Papi LTD | Unit 19, Batley Plaza | 261 yd | |
| Cha-Cha Pizzas | Cha Cha Pizzas, 8 Market Place | 275 yd | |
| Shawarma Batley | 9 Commercial Street, Batley | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 312 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 312 yd | |
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 368 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 91 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Dickys Gym (Closed) Hickwell Mills Hickwell Mills Hick Lane | health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| The Exercise Club (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Batley Parish Ce School STOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 637 yd | |
| St Marys Social Club And Parochial Club MELTON STREET | 733 yd | |
| Body Positive Fitness Studio (Closed) Alexandra Mills Alexandra Mills Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite | 741 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 | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| 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 | 61.5% |
| Median download speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.