Town Street is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 6BX 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 Town Street, Batley, WF17 6BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF13 2HG, WF17 6BU, WF13 2HF, WF17 6AD, WF17 6AE, WF17 6EW, WF13 2HD, WF13 2HQ, WF13 2ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 6BX 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 Town Street was 150.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Town Street has the 37th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 225th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Town Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2009-06-11 | £262,439 |
| 4 Town Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2004-03-05 | £302,343 |
WF17 6BX 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 4,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School Upper Road , Batley Carr WF13 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Lane Primary School Mill Lane , WF17 6EG | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 4,332 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 5,117 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 728 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 | 2,524 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakaria Muslim Girls' High School 111 Warwick Road , WF17 6AJ | - not rated | 752 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Serendipity Art College 56 Wellington Street , WF17 5HU | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 108 yd | |
| Hideaway Kitchen LDT | Hideaway Kitchen Ldt, Redbrick Mills, 218 Bradford Road | 161 yd | |
| Chum Chee's | Chum Chee, 36-38 Mill Road | 221 yd | |
| Crave Box | 47A Town Street, Batley | 223 yd | |
| Frosted | Frosted Batley Ltd, 237B Bradford Road | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Inn | 6 Hartley Street, Dewsbury | 486 yd | |
| Crackenedge Hotel | 112 Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury | 582 yd | |
| Dewsbury Socialist Club | 67 Bradford Road, Dewsbury | 596 yd | |
| St Johns Lodge | Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 732 yd | |
| Bath Hotel | 18 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar B Q Base | 4B Town Street, Batley | 2 yd | |
| Carol's Kitchen | Carols Kitchen, 4A Town Street | 2 yd | |
| The Three Chefs | 10 Howard Place, Batley | 241 yd | |
| Ashpazi | 241 Bradford Road, Batley | 312 yd | |
| Basebox | 241 Bradford Road, Batley | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Commercial Road, Dewsbury | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 440 yd |
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Batley) BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 752 yd | |
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Body Positive Fitness Studio (Closed) Alexandra Mills Alexandra Mills Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.