Norfolk Avenue is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7AL is located in the Batley West 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 Norfolk Avenue, Batley, WF17 7AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7AH, WF17 7AW, WF17 7BP, WF17 7AJ, WF17 7AN, WF17 7BT, WF17 7AP, WF17 7BS, WF17 7AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 7AL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 47.8% | 48.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 51.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 7AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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 | 32% | 29.9% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 63.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -7.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 51.4% | 47% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 37.1% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.2% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 27.2% | 24.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 14.9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 30.5% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 9.1% | 4.2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.9% 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 | 57% | 62.1% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 59.0% |
| Pakistani | 32.7% | 30.6% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 27.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 7.8% | 2.9% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -78.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 66.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 66.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.1% | 25.8% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 20.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 66.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 31.1% | 30.5% | 9.8% | 21.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.9% | 0.4% | -30.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 76.7% | 18.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.8% | 37.2% | -35.4% |
| Christian | 1.8% | 46.2% | -44.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 91.6% | 6.5% | 85.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Avenue was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norfolk Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 377th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Norfolk Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-09-24 | £387,418 |
| 36 Norfolk Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2020-02-13 | £249,766 |
| 38 Norfolk Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2011-08-12 | £361,647 |
| 34 Norfolk Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2008-10-03 | £328,491 |
| 21 Norfolk Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2007-08-10 | £529,690 |
WF17 7AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WF17 7AL 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury) Healds Road , WF13 4HY | 2out of 4 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 2out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,930 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 | 1,079 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,556 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Thali Ltd | 64 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 469 yd | |
| Volunteers Coffee Shops | Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road | 740 yd | |
| Raz'z Lounge | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 828 yd | |
| Chaaye Paani Express | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 828 yd | |
| Crave Box | 47A Town Street, Batley | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 446 yd | |
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 469 yd | |
| St Andrews Community Hall | Denison Street, Batley | 565 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 790 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Village Batley | 48 Thorncliffe Estate, Staincliffe | 329 yd | |
| New Thorncliffe | Thorncliffe Chinese Take Away, 47 Thorncliffe Estate | 329 yd | |
| Karachi Grill | 9 Hyrstlands Road, Batley | 411 yd | |
| Deli Munch | 3A Belvedere Road, Batley | 429 yd | |
| Fishano's | Fishanoes, 60 Halifax Road | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 757 yd |
| Birkdale High School (Closed) Wheelwright Drive | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 868 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.