Top Of Carr is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7LW is located in the Batley East 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 Top Of Carr, Batley, WF17 7LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7LN, WF17 7LP, WF17 7BJ, WF13 2DH, WF13 4JG, WF13 4JH, WF13 2DF, WF17 7BN, WF17 7LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 7LW 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 | 51.5% | 49.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.8% | 2.3% | 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 | 34.1% | 40.6% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 48.4% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 48.3% | 50.6% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 9.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 23.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 12.1% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 15.7% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 21.4% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 5.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 34.3% | 29% | -5.3% | 3.1% | 25.9% |
| Pakistani | 22.8% | 30.3% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 27.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 40.5% | 33.3% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -48.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 16.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 76.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 16% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 1.5% | -11.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.3% | 37.2% | -23.9% |
| Christian | 14.5% | 46.2% | -31.7% |
| Muslim | 68.4% | 6.5% | 61.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Top Of Carr was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Top Of Carr has the 10th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 181st lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Top Of Carr, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2019-03-25 | £96,605 |
| 6 Top Of Carr, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2014-05-23 | £117,604 |
| 8 Top Of Carr, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2013-10-31 | £88,310 |
| 3 Top Of Carr, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2010-06-09 | £124,421 |
| 5 Top Of Carr, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2007-04-13 | £111,054 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF17 7LW 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 | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Junior and Infant School Off Upper Road , Batley Carr WF13 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury) Healds Road , WF13 4HY | 2out of 4 | 341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 2out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Road Primary School Warwick Road , WF17 6BS | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 2,477 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,867 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fisheries | 69 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 402 yd | |
| Crave Box | 47A Town Street, Batley | 403 yd | |
| Chum Chee's | Chum Chee, 36-38 Mill Road | 429 yd | |
| Armaan's Restaurant | Eastern Curry House, 211 Bradford Road | 661 yd | |
| Volunteers Coffee Shops | Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Lodge | Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 587 yd | |
| Woodman Inn | 6 Hartley Street, Dewsbury | 596 yd | |
| Bath Hotel | 18 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 805 yd | |
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 810 yd | |
| Dewsbury Socialist Club | 67 Bradford Road, Dewsbury | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale Convenience Store, Halifax Road Post Office | 73 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 386 yd | |
| The Three Chefs | 10 Howard Place, Batley | 464 yd | |
| Karachi Grill | 9 Hyrstlands Road, Batley | 576 yd | |
| Bar B Q Base | 4B Town Street, Batley | 617 yd | |
| Carol's Kitchen | Carols Kitchen, 4A Town Street | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 10 Brunswick Street, Westborough | 833 yd | |
| Lidl | Commercial Road, Dewsbury | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Birkdale High School (Closed) Wheelwright Drive | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 700 yd |
| Healds Road Playing Field Green Lane | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 969 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.