Manor Way is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7BX 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 Manor Way, Batley, WF17 7BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7BT, WF17 7BU, WF17 7BY, WF17 7EA, WF17 7DR, WF17 7BP, WF17 7PP, WF17 7BS, WF17 7EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 7BX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.3% | 49.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 36% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 46.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 42.9% | 44.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 14.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 7BX this area, 43.3% 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 10.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.5% | 43.3% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 25.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.3% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 16.2% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 12.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.3% | 10.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -23.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.4% 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 | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 39.7% | 28.4% | -11.3% | 3.1% | 25.3% |
| Pakistani | 33.3% | 43.9% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 41.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 25.2% | 20.4% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -61.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 73.9% 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 | 74.2% | 73.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.5% | 22.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 16.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 73.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 18.7% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 0.9% | -17.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.7% | 37.2% | -30.5% |
| Christian | 11.6% | 46.2% | -34.6% |
| Muslim | 78.6% | 6.5% | 72.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manor Way was 88.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manor Way has the 72nd highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 525th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Manor Way, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-12-09 | £101,090 |
| 30A Manor Way, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2022-11-11 | £48,431 |
| 19 Manor Way, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2018-06-14 | £212,452 |
| 13 Manor Way, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-05-25 | £151,182 |
| 27 Manor Way, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2014-06-27 | £80,193 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF17 7BX 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 | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | - not rated | 274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , WF17 7DQ | - not rated | 521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,982 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 3,997 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 1,501 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 | 1,705 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 | 850 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Serendipity Art College 56 Wellington Street , WF17 5HU | - not rated | 913 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakaria Muslim Girls' High School 111 Warwick Road , WF17 6AJ | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Service Park Road , WF17 5LP | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 572 yd | |
| Raz'z Lounge | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 784 yd | |
| Chaaye Paani Express | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 784 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 29 Wellington Street, Batley | 888 yd | |
| Papa G's Bar@Bistro Ltd | 39 Wellington Street, Batley | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Community Hall | Denison Street, Batley | 492 yd | |
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 567 yd | |
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 572 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 797 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Munch | 3A Belvedere Road, Batley | 382 yd | |
| Pappa Chai Ltd | 52 Clerk Green Street, Batley | 389 yd | |
| Shezan | 39 Purlwell Lane, Batley | 463 yd | |
| Karachi Grill | 9 Hyrstlands Road, Batley | 478 yd | |
| Pizza Village Batley | 48 Thorncliffe Estate, Staincliffe | 484 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 811 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 869 yd | |
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 871 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 880 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 | 127.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.