Commonside is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 6JZ 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 Commonside, Batley, WF17 6JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 6JT, WF17 6JU, WF17 6JY, WF17 6JX, WF17 6LA, WF17 6EE, WF13 1RY, WF17 6LB, WF17 6ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 6JZ 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 Commonside 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.
Commonside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Commonside, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-05-03 | £147,186 |
| 21 Commonside, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-09-16 | £205,483 |
| 32 Commonside, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-02-24 | £151,737 |
| 30 Commonside, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2021-11-26 | £133,191 |
| 32 Commonside, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-11-06 | £144,560 |
WF17 6JZ 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 | 1,405 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 | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Lane Primary School Mill Lane , WF17 6EG | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 2out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School Off Upper Road , Batley Carr WF13 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 3,052 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 | 2,568 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hideaway Kitchen LDT | Hideaway Kitchen Ldt, Redbrick Mills, 218 Bradford Road | 234 yd | |
| Frosted | Frosted Batley Ltd, 237B Bradford Road | 300 yd | |
| Zucchini | 260 Bradford Road, Batley | 320 yd | |
| Oasis Indian Restaurant | 268 Bradford Road, Batley | 320 yd | |
| Armaan's Restaurant | Eastern Curry House, 211 Bradford Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crackenedge Hotel | 112 Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury | 628 yd | |
| Dewsbury Socialist Club | 67 Bradford Road, Dewsbury | 727 yd | |
| Woodman Inn | 6 Hartley Street, Dewsbury | 730 yd | |
| Hanging Heaton Cricket Club | Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton | 818 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashpazi | 241 Bradford Road, Batley | 319 yd | |
| Basebox | 241 Bradford Road, Batley | 319 yd | |
| Carol's Kitchen | Carols Kitchen, 4A Town Street | 387 yd | |
| Bar B Q Base | 4B Town Street, Batley | 389 yd | |
| Shakas (Portacabin) | Shakas, 260 Bradford Road | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury | 920 yd | |
| Lidl | Commercial Road, Dewsbury | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jd Gyms (Batley) BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 645 yd |
| Hanging Heaton Cricket Club BENNETT LANE | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 699 yd | |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Body Positive Fitness Studio (Closed) Alexandra Mills Alexandra Mills Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club WHITE CROSS ROAD | golf | 821 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.