Lime Tree Avenue is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7DJ 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 Lime Tree Avenue, Batley, WF17 7DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7DT, WF17 7DL, WF17 7DS, WF17 7DU, WF17 7DN, WF17 7DW, WF17 7DH, WF17 7DZ, WF17 7DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 7DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.2% | 48.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 26.9% | 36.3% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 50.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 4.2% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 45.7% | 43.8% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 28% | 34.1% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 11.7% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 8.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 7DJ this area, 32.1% 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 | 45.2% | 32.1% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 14.2% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 13.3% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 17.5% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 20.8% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.7% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 26.6% | 28% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 24.9% |
| Pakistani | 35.2% | 49.4% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 46.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 30.4% | 18.9% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -62.5% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 72% | 74.8% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 0.9% | -4.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.5% | 22.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 74.6% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 19.1% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 0.9% | -6.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 1.3% | -15.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.2% | 37.2% | -30.0% |
| Christian | 10.7% | 46.2% | -35.5% |
| Muslim | 78.7% | 6.5% | 72.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Tree Avenue was 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lime Tree Avenue has the 24th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 570th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Lime Tree Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-03-28 | £175,485 |
| 33 Lime Tree Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2023-04-06 | £92,926 |
| 43 Lime Tree Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-03-28 | £91,617 |
| 28 Lime Tree Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-09-09 | £180,768 |
| 42 Lime Tree Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2019-06-28 | £193,827 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF17 7DJ 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 | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,182 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 | 169 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , WF17 8BN | 1out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury) Healds Road , WF13 4HY | 2out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,665 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 | 1,123 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,585 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 | 480 yd | |
| Braai | 225-227 Healey Lane, Healey | 669 yd | |
| Volunteers Coffee Shops | Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road | 924 yd | |
| Raz'z Lounge | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 1,086 yd | |
| Chaaye Paani Express | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 480 yd | |
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 502 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 547 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 580 yd | |
| George Inn | 170 Healey Lane, Healey | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishano's | Fishanoes, 60 Halifax Road | 480 yd | |
| Pizza Village Batley | 48 Thorncliffe Estate, Staincliffe | 493 yd | |
| New Thorncliffe | Thorncliffe Chinese Take Away, 47 Thorncliffe Estate | 493 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Subway | Heckmondwike Service Station, Halifax Road | 516 yd | |
| Pappa Chai Ltd | 52 Clerk Green Street, Batley | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 169 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 558 yd | |
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School UPTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Carters Field COAL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 193.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.