Healey Lane is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7HN 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 Healey Lane, Batley, WF17 7HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7HH, WF17 7HJ, WF17 7HL, WF17 7HG, WF17 7HW, WF17 7EZ, WF17 7HQ, WF17 7HF, WF17 7HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 7HN 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 | 48.7% | 49.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.8% | -0.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of WF17 7HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 30.1% | 30.9% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 59.6% | 6.9% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 50% | 50.1% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 17.7% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 32.3% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 15.9% | 26.9% | 11.0% | 3.1% | 23.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 77.4% | 52.5% | -24.9% | 81.4% | -28.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 90.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 90.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.5% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 44.9% | 6.5% | 38.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Healey Lane was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.7% lower than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Healey Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195A Healey Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2024-12-12 | £244,943 |
| 191 Healey Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2023-10-12 | £196,267 |
| 191 Healey Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2023-10-12 | £196,267 |
| 201 Healey Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2009-10-08 | £119,412 |
| 191 Healey Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2006-06-26 | £255,244 |
WF17 7HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , WF17 8BN | 1out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley Upton Street , WF17 8PH | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlinghow Academy Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | - not rated | 869 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 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,347 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,659 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braai | 225-227 Healey Lane, Healey | 219 yd | |
| Tasty Thali Ltd | 64 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 968 yd | |
| Salt and Crust | Godfather Pizza, 604C Bradford Road | 1,060 yd | |
| Meadow Green Bistro | Meadow Green, Dale Lane | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Inn | 170 Healey Lane, Healey | 102 yd | |
| Common Road WMC | Common Road Working Mens Club, 22 Common Road | 679 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 789 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 835 yd | |
| St Marys Hall | Melton Street, Carlinghow | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pappa Chai Ltd | 52 Clerk Green Street, Batley | 778 yd | |
| Harlequins Pizza | 57 Batley Road, Heckmondwike | 834 yd | |
| Kashmir Take Away | 62 Batley Road, Heckmondwike | 834 yd | |
| Ele's Pizza and Fast Food | 37 Dewsbury Gate Road, Dewsbury | 852 yd | |
| Shake Street | Garnett Street Garage, Garnett Street | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 264 yd | |
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Carters Field COAL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School UPTON STREET | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| St Marys Social Club And Parochial Club MELTON STREET | 918 yd | |
| Batley Parish Ce School STOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 28.6% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.