West Street is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 6PQ 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 West Street, Batley, WF17 6PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 6NP, WF17 6PG, WF17 6NW, WF17 6NL, WF17 6NX, WF17 6PE, WF17 6NJ, WF17 6NH, WF17 6NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 6PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 52% | 48.1% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 48% | 51.9% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF17 6PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 32.9% | 45.1% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 43.9% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 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 | 47% | 45.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 35.1% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 14.1% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 24.5% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 14.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.3% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 21.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 50.5% | 54.3% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 51.2% |
| Pakistani | 13.3% | 15% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 30.8% | 27% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -54.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 71.4% | 76.4% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.4% | 15.5% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 76.4% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 18.2% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 1.5% | -16.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.1% | 37.2% | -26.1% |
| Christian | 15% | 46.2% | -31.2% |
| Muslim | 71.2% | 6.5% | 64.7% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 58th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 660th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 West Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-08-19 | £118,607 |
| 8 West Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2004-11-05 | £150,096 |
| 8 West Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2004-11-05 | £150,096 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 3,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 5,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 5,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Albion Street , WF17 5AH | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Lane Primary School Mill Lane , WF17 6EG | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydgate Junior and Infant School Lydgate Road , Soothill WF17 6EY | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,250 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 4,873 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 | 2,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 4,380 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 | 1,691 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 | 559 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Service Park Road , WF17 5LP | - not rated | 559 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakaria Muslim Girls' High School 111 Warwick Road , WF17 6AJ | - not rated | 739 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Serendipity Art College 56 Wellington Street , WF17 5HU | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 856 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massarella Restaurant | Massarellas Restaurant Tf2, The Mill Outlet Batley, 418 Bradford Road | 205 yd | |
| Cafe Nova | Cafe Nova Ff5, The Mill Outlet Batley, 418 Bradford Road | 205 yd | |
| Angelinas | Angelinas Gf6, The Mill Outlet Batley, 418 Bradford Road | 205 yd | |
| Mr Ts | 400 Bradford Road, Batley | 206 yd | |
| Cafe Unwind | Mr Ts, 400 Bradford Road | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Road Central Club | 436 Bradford Road, Batley | 323 yd | |
| The Cellar Bar | 51 Station Road, Batley | 359 yd | |
| The Union Rooms | 4 Hick Lane, Batley | 433 yd | |
| Soothill Working Mens Club | 151 Soothill Lane, Soothill | 581 yd | |
| Rose Of York | 466 Bradford Road, Batley | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hukara | 24 Station Road, Batley | 359 yd | |
| Pantry Fayre | 298 Bradford Road, Batley | 373 yd | |
| Sizzlers | 373 Bradford Road, Batley | 420 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | 377 Bradford Road, Batley | 420 yd | |
| Rifai Moroccan Restaurant | 365-367 Bradford Road, Batley | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 738 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 738 yd | |
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 824 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Exercise Club (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Dickys Gym (Closed) Hickwell Mills Hickwell Mills Hick Lane | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Body Positive Fitness Studio (Closed) Alexandra Mills Alexandra Mills Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 739 yd | |
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Batley) BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.