Mill Lane is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 6LE 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 Mill Lane, Batley, WF17 6LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 6EL, WF17 6LD, WF17 6EQ, WF17 6EH, WF17 6EN, WF17 6DZ, WF17 6EF, WF17 6EA, WF17 6EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 6LE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF17 6LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.3% | 42.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 41.5% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 9% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 39.2% | 42.4% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 38.7% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 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 | 31.2% | 28% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 11.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 13.7% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 24.2% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 28.5% | 33.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 31.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| White | 61.8% | 56.5% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 85.4% | 83.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 11.1% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 84.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 0% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Muslim | 38.7% | 6.5% | 32.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mill Lane has the 70th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 459th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-08-30 | £98,671 |
| 12 Mill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-09-08 | £375,061 |
| 28 Mill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-07-11 | £149,805 |
| 12 Mill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-02-26 | £336,481 |
| 16 Mill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2019-07-12 | £279,620 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF17 6LE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,973 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 | 185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Road Primary School Warwick Road , WF17 6BS | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 2out of 4 | 725 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 | 1,102 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 3,218 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 | 2,211 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,116 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 | 1,543 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | 256 Bradford Road, Batley | 294 yd | |
| Snowcold Creamery | Unit 3, 297 Bradford Road | 343 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 315A Bradford Road, Batley | 370 yd | |
| Zucchini | 260 Bradford Road, Batley | 400 yd | |
| Oasis Indian Restaurant | 268 Bradford Road, Batley | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cellar Bar | 51 Station Road, Batley | 540 yd | |
| Hanging Heaton Cricket Club | Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton | 702 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton | 702 yd | |
| St Pauls Church Hall | Kirkgate, Hanging Heaton | 863 yd | |
| The Union Rooms | 4 Hick Lane, Batley | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakas (Portacabin) | Shakas, 260 Bradford Road | 276 yd | |
| KC Fast Food | Unit 1, 297 Bradford Road | 343 yd | |
| Golden Pizza | Unit 2, 297 Bradford Road | 343 yd | |
| Viaduct Cafe | 2 Grange Road, Batley | 454 yd | |
| Ashpazi | 241 Bradford Road, Batley | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jd Gyms (Batley) BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Body Positive Fitness Studio (Closed) Alexandra Mills Alexandra Mills Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 405 yd | |
| Hanging Heaton Cricket Club BENNETT LANE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 748 yd |
| Dickys Gym (Closed) Hickwell Mills Hickwell Mills Hick Lane | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| The Exercise Club (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 848 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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.