Norgarth Close is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 6HF 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 Norgarth Close, Batley, WF17 6HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 6HD, WF17 6HG, WF17 6HE, WF17 6HB, WF17 6EX, WF17 6HH, WF17 6EZ, WF17 6HJ, WF17 6HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 6HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.1% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.9% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 6HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 18.7% | 26.4% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.7% | 59.2% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.6% | 53.3% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 30.6% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 11.3% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 23.7% | 16.4% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.2% | 6.8% | -3.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 29.1% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35% 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 | 16.1% | 36.3% | 20.2% | 3.1% | 33.2% |
| Pakistani | 23.6% | 22.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 20.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 59.4% | 35% | -24.4% | 81.4% | -46.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 88.3% | 85.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 84.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.4% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1.9% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.8% | 37.2% | -28.4% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Muslim | 57.8% | 6.5% | 51.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norgarth Close was 64.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.6% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norgarth Close has the 54th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 618th lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Norgarth Close, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-28 | £246,304 |
| 7 Norgarth Close, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2021-09-30 | £301,067 |
| 10 Norgarth Close, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-04-20 | £274,778 |
| 10 Norgarth Close, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,500 | 2019-09-18 | £292,060 |
| 2 Norgarth Close, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-04-15 | £190,643 |
WF17 6HF 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 4,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 4,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 5,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydgate Junior and Infant School Lydgate Road , Soothill WF17 6EY | - not rated | 348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School High Street , Hanging Heaton WF17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School Leeds Road , Shaw Cross WF12 7HP | 2out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Community 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 | 1,826 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodkirk High Specialist Science School Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Blenkinsop Middle School Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ | - not rated | 5,236 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 | 2,962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 3,749 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 | 2,276 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 | 1,351 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Service Park Road , WF17 5LP | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfields Pupil Referral Unit The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakaria Muslim Girls' High School 111 Warwick Road , WF17 6AJ | - not rated | 1,578 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitfield Centre | 180 Soothill Lane, Soothill | 419 yd | |
| Bedmaster Ltd | Puma, Grange Road | 798 yd | |
| HSL | Units 1 2 3 And 3a, Grange Road Business Park | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soothill Working Mens Club | 151 Soothill Lane, Soothill | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viaduct Cafe | 2 Grange Road, Batley | 988 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.