Hawthorn Avenue is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7BZ 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 7BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7DA, WF17 7DE, WF17 7DD, WF17 7AX, WF17 7BS, WF17 7BY, WF17 7DF, WF17 7DN, WF17 7DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 7BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51% | 49.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 26.4% | 36% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 50.6% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 42.3% | 38.8% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 16.7% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around WF17 7BZ this area, 31.5% 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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 31.5% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 13.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 19.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 20.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.2% 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 | 28.7% | 34.5% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 31.4% |
| Pakistani | 46.2% | 44.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 41.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 20.9% | 15.2% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -66.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 67.7% 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 | 71.8% | 67.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.1% | 24.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 68% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 24.8% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.6% | 1.4% | -21.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.2% | 37.2% | -33.0% |
| Christian | 11.3% | 46.2% | -34.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 79.7% | 6.5% | 73.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Avenue was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Hawthorn Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 540th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Hawthorn Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-01-20 | £221,069 |
| 52 Hawthorn Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-07-26 | £165,198 |
| 53 Hawthorn Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2015-02-06 | £258,571 |
| 31 Hawthorn Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2010-05-10 | £147,080 |
| 32 Hawthorn Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-10-10 | £142,478 |
WF17 7BZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in WF17 7BZ 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury) Healds Road , WF13 4HY | 2out of 4 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , WF17 8BN | 1out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,860 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 | 1,868 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 | 1,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,183 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 | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,639 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 | 317 yd | |
| Volunteers Coffee Shops | Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road | 718 yd | |
| Braai | 225-227 Healey Lane, Healey | 894 yd | |
| Raz'z Lounge | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 1,021 yd | |
| Chaaye Paani Express | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 317 yd | |
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 319 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 560 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 577 yd | |
| St Andrews Community Hall | Denison Street, Batley | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Village Batley | 48 Thorncliffe Estate, Staincliffe | 267 yd | |
| New Thorncliffe | Thorncliffe Chinese Take Away, 47 Thorncliffe Estate | 267 yd | |
| Fishano's | Fishanoes, 60 Halifax Road | 317 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Subway | Heckmondwike Service Station, Halifax Road | 381 yd | |
| Shake Street | Garnett Street Garage, Garnett Street | 517 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 769 yd | |
| Birkdale High School (Closed) Wheelwright Drive | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 994 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 | 130.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.