Warwick Road is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 6BU 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 Warwick Road, Batley, WF17 6BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 6BX, WF17 6EW, WF13 2HG, WF17 6AE, WF17 6AD, WF13 2HF, WF17 6BP, WF13 2HQ, WF17 6BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 6BU is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 50.1% | 46.9% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 49.9% | 53.1% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 34.6% | 41.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 45.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 48% | 47.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.2% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 21.1% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 23.9% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 25.4% | 22.8% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 19.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 20.3% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 17.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 61% | 49.3% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -32.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 81% | 81.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 14.9% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 81.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.4% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 1.4% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Muslim | 39.6% | 6.5% | 33.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warwick Road was 227.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Warwick Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 104th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 164.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Warwick Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-05-28 | £135,920 |
| 29 Warwick Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-06-24 | £128,697 |
| 35 Warwick Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2012-05-21 | £145,502 |
| 10A Warwick Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2010-12-13 | £74,429 |
| 6A Warwick Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2005-09-30 | £116,848 |
WF17 6BU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Road Primary School Warwick Road , WF17 6BS | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 2out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School Off Upper Road , Batley Carr WF13 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Lane Primary School Mill Lane , WF17 6EG | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,654 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 | 2,416 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 | 832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 960 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,720 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armaan's Restaurant | Eastern Curry House, 211 Bradford Road | 164 yd | |
| Hideaway Kitchen LDT | Hideaway Kitchen Ldt, Redbrick Mills, 218 Bradford Road | 190 yd | |
| Crave Box | 47A Town Street, Batley | 236 yd | |
| Frosted | Frosted Batley Ltd, 237B Bradford Road | 244 yd | |
| Chum Chee's | Chum Chee, 36-38 Mill Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Inn | 6 Hartley Street, Dewsbury | 535 yd | |
| Crackenedge Hotel | 112 Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury | 639 yd | |
| Dewsbury Socialist Club | 67 Bradford Road, Dewsbury | 652 yd | |
| St Johns Lodge | Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 774 yd | |
| St Andrews Community Hall | Denison Street, Batley | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar B Q Base | 4B Town Street, Batley | 55 yd | |
| Carol's Kitchen | Carols Kitchen, 4A Town Street | 57 yd | |
| The Three Chefs | 10 Howard Place, Batley | 202 yd | |
| Ashpazi | 241 Bradford Road, Batley | 276 yd | |
| Basebox | 241 Bradford Road, Batley | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Commercial Road, Dewsbury | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 383 yd |
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Batley) BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 704 yd | |
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Body Positive Fitness Studio (Closed) Alexandra Mills Alexandra Mills Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.