Thorncliffe Road is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7AS 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 Thorncliffe Road, Batley, WF17 7AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7AG, WF17 7AT, WF17 7BG, WF17 7AP, WF17 7AN, WF17 7AR, WF17 7DP, WF17 7BH, WF17 7AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 7AS has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 50.3% | 48% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 52% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 7AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% 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 | 25.7% | 28.2% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 62.5% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 42.8% | 42.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 37.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 15.5% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around WF17 7AS this area, 39.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 39.4% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 21.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 21.7% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 26.1% | 23.3% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 20.2% |
| Pakistani | 46.5% | 57.1% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 54.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 1.4% | -5.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 18.5% | 13.6% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -67.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 68.2% | 69.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.3% | 27.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| 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 | 68.2% | 69.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 25.3% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 2.7% | -20.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.5% | 37.2% | -32.7% |
| Christian | 10.6% | 46.2% | -35.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 79.1% | 6.5% | 72.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorncliffe Road was 45.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thorncliffe Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 413th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Thorncliffe Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2014-09-25 | £194,284 |
| 39 Thorncliffe Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2013-12-05 | £285,334 |
| 33 Thorncliffe Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2013-07-08 | £259,294 |
| 41 Thorncliffe Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2010-07-15 | £320,515 |
| 51 Thorncliffe Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2009-08-14 | £408,114 |
WF17 7AS 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 | 84 |
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Other | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury) Healds Road , WF13 4HY | 2out of 4 | 450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School Off Upper Road , Batley Carr WF13 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 849 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 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,654 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 | 2,153 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 959 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 | 1,079 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 305 yd | |
| Volunteers Coffee Shops | Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road | 482 yd | |
| Crave Box | 47A Town Street, Batley | 911 yd | |
| Golden Fisheries | 69 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 912 yd | |
| Chum Chee's | Chum Chee, 36-38 Mill Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 264 yd | |
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 305 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 680 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 685 yd | |
| St Andrews Community Hall | Denison Street, Batley | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Village Batley | 48 Thorncliffe Estate, Staincliffe | 138 yd | |
| New Thorncliffe | Thorncliffe Chinese Take Away, 47 Thorncliffe Estate | 138 yd | |
| Fishano's | Fishanoes, 60 Halifax Road | 305 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Subway | Heckmondwike Service Station, Halifax Road | 379 yd | |
| Shake Street | Garnett Street Garage, Garnett Street | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 10 Brunswick Street, Westborough | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Birkdale High School (Closed) Wheelwright Drive | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Healds Road Playing Field Green Lane | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 930 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 1,047 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.