Howard Street is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 6AA 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 Howard Street, Batley, WF17 6AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 6AB, WF17 6AE, WF17 7JR, WF17 7JP, WF17 7JS, WF17 6EW, WF17 7JT, WF17 6AD, WF17 6BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 6AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.2% | 49.3% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.7% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 27.4% | 38.7% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 50.2% | -11.6% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.8% | 57.9% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 28.2% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6AA this area, 33.9% 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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 33.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 15% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 22% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 13.2% | 3.2% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.8% 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 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 66.7% | 57.1% | -9.6% | 3.1% | 54.0% |
| Pakistani | 19.6% | 31.7% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 29.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 11.1% | 5.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -75.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 69.7% | 70.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.7% | 25% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 19.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 70.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 22.6% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 1.9% | -18.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.7% | 37.2% | -35.5% |
| Christian | 4.9% | 46.2% | -41.3% |
| Muslim | 90.5% | 6.5% | 84.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Street was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.3% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 337th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Howard Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2023-01-16 | £60,436 |
| 54 Howard Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2021-11-23 | £64,149 |
| 42 Howard Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2019-05-22 | £88,020 |
| 38 Howard Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2018-05-24 | £86,403 |
| 42 Howard Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2017-08-31 | £49,924 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF17 6AA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 2out of 4 | 233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Road Primary School Warwick Road , WF17 6BS | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School Off Upper Road , Batley Carr WF13 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,463 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 | 2,216 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crave Box | 47A Town Street, Batley | 303 yd | |
| Frosted | Frosted Batley Ltd, 237B Bradford Road | 337 yd | |
| Chum Chee's | Chum Chee, 36-38 Mill Road | 345 yd | |
| Armaan's Restaurant | Eastern Curry House, 211 Bradford Road | 391 yd | |
| Hideaway Kitchen LDT | Hideaway Kitchen Ldt, Redbrick Mills, 218 Bradford Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Community Hall | Denison Street, Batley | 581 yd | |
| Woodman Inn | 6 Hartley Street, Dewsbury | 685 yd | |
| Dewsbury Socialist Club | 67 Bradford Road, Dewsbury | 842 yd | |
| Crackenedge Hotel | 112 Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury | 853 yd | |
| St Johns Lodge | Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Chefs | 10 Howard Place, Batley | 92 yd | |
| Bar B Q Base | 4B Town Street, Batley | 283 yd | |
| Carol's Kitchen | Carols Kitchen, 4A Town Street | 286 yd | |
| Ashpazi | 241 Bradford Road, Batley | 347 yd | |
| Basebox | 241 Bradford Road, Batley | 347 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 205 yd |
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Batley) BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 642 yd | |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Body Positive Fitness Studio (Closed) Alexandra Mills Alexandra Mills Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 947 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.