Hazel Grove is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7DW 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 Hazel Grove, Batley, WF17 7DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7DS, WF17 7DD, WF17 7DN, WF17 7DR, WF17 7DL, WF17 7DJ, WF17 7DT, WF17 7DE, WF17 7DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 7DW 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 7DW 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 Hazel Grove was 45.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hazel Grove has the 30th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 418th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hazel Grove, Batley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2017-02-28 | £141,850 |
| 3 Hazel Grove, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2009-05-29 | £192,069 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF17 7DW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,086 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 | 197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , WF17 8BN | 1out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury) Healds Road , WF13 4HY | 2out of 4 | 923 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 | 1,510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,822 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 | 1,709 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 | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,523 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 | 447 yd | |
| Braai | 225-227 Healey Lane, Healey | 775 yd | |
| Volunteers Coffee Shops | Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road | 874 yd | |
| Raz'z Lounge | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 1,006 yd | |
| Chaaye Paani Express | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 447 yd | |
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 460 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 590 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 618 yd | |
| George Inn | 170 Healey Lane, Healey | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Village Batley | 48 Thorncliffe Estate, Staincliffe | 427 yd | |
| New Thorncliffe | Thorncliffe Chinese Take Away, 47 Thorncliffe Estate | 427 yd | |
| Fishano's | Fishanoes, 60 Halifax Road | 447 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Subway | Heckmondwike Service Station, Halifax Road | 497 yd | |
| Pappa Chai Ltd | 52 Clerk Green Street, Batley | 498 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 663 yd | |
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,032 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,032 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.