High Street is in Hanging Heaton, Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 6DY 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 High Street, Hanging Heaton, Batley, WF17 6DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 6DX, WF12 7PH, WF12 7PT, WF17 6DA, WF17 6EJ, WF17 6DZ, WF17 6EB, WF17 6EQ, WF17 6EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 6DY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48.3% | 48.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WF17 6DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.6% | 33% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 53.3% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 7.8% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 49.5% | 52.9% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.4% | 13.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12.7% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 7.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 25.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 28.4% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 10.5% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.1% | 79% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 93.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 93.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 330th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 High Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2025-02-07 | £120,404 |
| 29 High Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-05-22 | £130,832 |
| 1 High Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2023-06-30 | £136,879 |
| 5 High Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,200 | 2021-11-05 | £154,146 |
| 3 High Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-12-14 | £135,265 |
WF17 6DY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WF17 6DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane Primary School Mill Lane , WF17 6EG | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School High Street , Hanging Heaton WF17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Road Primary School Warwick Road , WF17 6BS | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 2out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 3,560 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 | 2,524 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,814 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | Units 1 2 3 And 3a, Grange Road Business Park | 348 yd | |
| Bedmaster Ltd | Puma, Grange Road | 626 yd | |
| Starbucks | 256 Bradford Road, Batley | 629 yd | |
| Zucchini | 260 Bradford Road, Batley | 673 yd | |
| Oasis Indian Restaurant | 268 Bradford Road, Batley | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Heaton Cricket Club | Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton | 351 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton | 351 yd | |
| St Pauls Church Hall | Kirkgate, Hanging Heaton | 507 yd | |
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club | White Cross Road, Dewsbury | 840 yd | |
| The Cellar Bar | 51 Station Road, Batley | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viaduct Cafe | 2 Grange Road, Batley | 497 yd | |
| Shakas (Portacabin) | Shakas, 260 Bradford Road | 623 yd | |
| KC Fast Food | Unit 1, 297 Bradford Road | 707 yd | |
| Golden Pizza | Unit 2, 297 Bradford Road | 707 yd | |
| Stacey's Place | Staceys Place, 392 Leeds Road | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hanging Heaton Cricket Club BENNETT LANE | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Batley) BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Body Positive Fitness Studio (Closed) Alexandra Mills Alexandra Mills Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 771 yd | |
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club WHITE CROSS ROAD | golf | 837 yd |
| Leeds Road Paul Hinchcliffe Memorial Ground LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Bywell Junior School BENDIGO ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| The Exercise Club (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 1,054 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,073 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| 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 | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.