Mill Forest Way is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 6RA is located in the Batley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Batley and Spen. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Forest Way, Batley, WF17 6RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WF17 6LS, WF17 6RJ, WF17 6RB, WF17 6LW, WF17 6RE.

Mill Forest Way Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mill Forest Way are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kirklees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF17 6RA

Average Price
£305,991
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£305,991
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mill Forest Way

Average Price
£305,991
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mill Forest WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
Rest Assured Ltd Mill Forest Way, Batley, West Yorkshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£144,0002003-12-05 £305,991

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Flatts Nursery School
Ashworth Green, WF13 2SU 		2,718 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Lydgate Junior and Infant School
Lydgate Road, Soothill WF17 6EY 		592 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
High Street, Hanging Heaton WF17 6DW 		697 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Mill Lane Primary School
Mill Lane, WF17 6EG 		831 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Leeds Road, Shaw Cross WF12 7HP 		980 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Albion Street, WF17 5AH 		1,135 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, WF12 7DW 		1,910 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Upper Batley High School
Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ 		1,972 yd Academy sponsor led No Boys More About School
1out of 4St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, WF13 4LL 		2,859 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Westborough High School
Stockhill Street, WF13 2JE 		3,130 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Woodkirk Academy
Rein Road, Tingley WF3 1JQ 		3,200 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Batley Grammar School
Carlinghow Hill, WF17 0AD 		2,420 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Engage Academy
Park Road, WF17 5LP 		1,294 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedCambridge Street School
Cambridge Street, WF17 5QW 		1,520 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
3out of 4Reach Academy
The Field Hill Centre, Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ 		1,636 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedAl-Furqaan Preparatory School
Drill Hall House, Bath Street WF13 2JR 		2,393 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedThe Branch Christian School
Dewsbury Gospel Church, West Park Street WF13 4LA 		2,424 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bedmaster LtdPuma, Grange Road279 yd
HSLUnits 1 2 3 And 3a, Grange Road Business Park334 yd
The Whitfield Centre180 Soothill Lane, Soothill511 yd
McDonalds18B Owl Lane, Shaw Cross1,000 yd
Massarella RestaurantMassarellas Restaurant Tf2, The Mill Outlet Batley, 418 Bradford Road1,017 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Soothill Working Mens Club151 Soothill Lane, Soothill562 yd
St Pauls Church HallKirkgate, Hanging Heaton617 yd
Hanging Heaton Cricket ClubBennett Lane, Hanging Heaton817 yd
Fox And HoundsBennett Lane, Hanging Heaton817 yd
Hanging Heaton Working Mens ClubHigh Street, Hanging Heaton818 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Viaduct Cafe2 Grange Road, Batley446 yd
Delight Express683 Leeds Road, Shaw Cross930 yd
Sutty's ButtiesSuttys Butties, 673 Leeds Road931 yd
Al Hukara24 Station Road, Batley938 yd
Pantry Fayre298 Bradford Road, Batley1,029 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Shaw Cross Sharks Arlfc
GRANGE ROAD 		grass pitches874 yd
Hanging Heaton Cricket Club
BENNETT LANE 		grass pitches899 yd
Body Positive Fitness Studio (Closed)
Alexandra Mills Alexandra Mills Alexandra Road 		health and fitness suite908 yd
Jd Gyms (Batley)
BRADFORD ROAD 		health and fitness suite1,066 yd
The Exercise Club (Closed)
Bradford Road 		health and fitness suite1,083 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Mill Forest Way Street dangerous?

In 2023, 140 crimes were reported near Mill Forest Way . 53% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. Crime level on this street is below average. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of WF17 6RA.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 140
Violence And Sexual Offences 77
Anti Social Behaviour 12
Vehicle Crime 11
Criminal Damage And Arson 10
Public Order 8
Other Theft 8
Burglary 8
Other Crime 3
Possession Of Weapons 1
Bicycle Theft 1
Drugs 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of WF17 6RA.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesAwaiting court outcomeOn or near B6128463 yd
2023-12Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Bridle Street413 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Oakwood Mews532 yd
2023-12Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Oakwood Mews532 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Oakwood Mews532 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Willow Close444 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near B6128463 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near B6128463 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near B6128463 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Oaklands Drive340 yd

Employment

WF17 6RA area has a very high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 6% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee84
Retired28
Part-Time Employee21
Self-Employed19
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Unemployed13
Other10
Looking after home or family9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Student (economically inactive)4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Manufacturing26
Construction13
Accommodation and food service activities13
Human health and social work activities11
Administrative and support service activities9
Other8
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Information and communication6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Transport and storage6
Financial and insurance activities5
Education5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities1

People

Gender

Female142
Male124

Partnership Status

Single96
Married: Opposite sex81
Separated5
Divorced24
Widowed6

Health

Very good health123
Good health84
Fair health39
Bad health13
Very bad health7

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications43
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 23
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 26
Apprenticeship10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 44
Degree or Similar 61
Other8

Culture

Ethnic Group

Indian16
Pakistani32
Other Asian1
Mixed White and Asian2
Mixed White and African1
Mixed White and Caribbean1
Mixed Other2
White210

Country of Birth

United Kingdom246
European Union8
Africa3
Middle East and Asia8

Length of Residence

Born in the UK246
10+ Years15
5-10 Years2
2-5 Years3

Passport Held

United Kingdom240
Germany1
Poland2
Other EU countries4
Southern Asia4
South-East Asia1
No passport held13

Religion

No religion106
Christian89
Buddhist7
Muslim51
Not answered12
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