Hawthorn Avenue is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7BT 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 Hawthorn Avenue, Batley, WF17 7BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7BP, WF17 7BU, WF17 7BS, WF17 7AL, WF17 7BY, WF17 7BX, WF17 7AW, WF17 7AJ, WF17 7AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 7BT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 45.6% | 49.5% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 54.4% | 50.5% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 7BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 23.3% | 29.8% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 55.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 48.1% | 52.4% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 27.7% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 7BT this area, 36.9% 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.7% | 36.9% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 18.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 12.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 19.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 10.4% | 4.5% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 31.8% | 22.6% | -9.2% | 3.1% | 19.5% |
| Pakistani | 51.2% | 61.3% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 58.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 13.3% | 7.5% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -73.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 66.5% | 68% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.9% | 28.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 67.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 23.2% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 1.6% | -21.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4% | 37.2% | -33.2% |
| Christian | 3.1% | 46.2% | -43.1% |
| Muslim | 89.6% | 6.5% | 83.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Avenue was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.3% lower than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorn Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 564th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Hawthorn Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-08-15 | £177,306 |
| 12A Hawthorn Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-03-09 | £125,515 |
| 12 Hawthorn Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2016-08-31 | £186,173 |
| 21 Hawthorn Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,500 | 2015-11-12 | £89,575 |
| 22A Hawthorn Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2013-08-21 | £82,698 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF17 7BT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,863 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 | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury) Healds Road , WF13 4HY | 2out of 4 | 755 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 2out of 4 | 790 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 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,677 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 | 1,816 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 | 998 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,641 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Thali Ltd | 64 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 508 yd | |
| Raz'z Lounge | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 799 yd | |
| Chaaye Paani Express | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 799 yd | |
| Volunteers Coffee Shops | Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road | 831 yd | |
| Crave Box | 47A Town Street, Batley | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 494 yd | |
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 508 yd | |
| St Andrews Community Hall | Denison Street, Batley | 518 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 784 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Munch | 3A Belvedere Road, Batley | 390 yd | |
| Pizza Village Batley | 48 Thorncliffe Estate, Staincliffe | 394 yd | |
| New Thorncliffe | Thorncliffe Chinese Take Away, 47 Thorncliffe Estate | 394 yd | |
| Karachi Grill | 9 Hyrstlands Road, Batley | 430 yd | |
| Shezan | 39 Purlwell Lane, Batley | 479 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 776 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Birkdale High School (Closed) Wheelwright Drive | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 921 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.