Purlwell Avenue is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7NY 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 Purlwell Avenue, Batley, WF17 7NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7PD, WF17 7PG, WF17 7PA, WF17 7NX, WF17 7PE, WF17 7PH, WF17 7PL, WF17 7JH, WF17 7NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 7NY is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 49.6% | 46% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 54% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 7NY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 34.4% | 37.1% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 53.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 48.9% | 49.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 30% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 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 7NY this area, 35.5% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 35.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 20.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.1% 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 | 69.7% | 62.6% | -7.1% | 3.1% | 59.5% |
| Pakistani | 19.9% | 27.1% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 24.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 7% | 5.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -76.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 70.2% | 61.7% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.6% | 32.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 27.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 61.7% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 28.6% | 27.9% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 2.7% | -22.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.2% | 37.2% | -36.0% |
| Christian | 3.9% | 46.2% | -42.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 92.2% | 6.5% | 85.7% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purlwell Avenue was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Purlwell Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 264th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Purlwell Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-08-14 | £195,182 |
| 14 Purlwell Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-11-30 | £109,216 |
| 16 Purlwell Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2006-12-20 | £209,610 |
| 6 Purlwell Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2003-04-14 | £146,458 |
| 22 Purlwell Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2000-04-07 | £191,805 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF17 7NY 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 | 69 |
| Looking after home or family | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 82 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 2out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Road Primary School Warwick Road , WF17 6BS | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School Off Upper Road , Batley Carr WF13 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,415 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 | 1,831 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 | 832 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,515 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raz'z Lounge | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 517 yd | |
| Chaaye Paani Express | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 517 yd | |
| Crave Box | 47A Town Street, Batley | 742 yd | |
| Tasty Thali Ltd | 64 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 781 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 29 Wellington Street, Batley | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Community Hall | Denison Street, Batley | 275 yd | |
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 757 yd | |
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 781 yd | |
| The Royal Air Forces Association | Broughton House, Cambridge Street | 805 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 72 Commercial Street, Batley | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi Grill | 9 Hyrstlands Road, Batley | 141 yd | |
| Deli Munch | 3A Belvedere Road, Batley | 142 yd | |
| Shezan | 39 Purlwell Lane, Batley | 223 yd | |
| Pappa Chai Ltd | 52 Clerk Green Street, Batley | 526 yd | |
| The Three Chefs | 10 Howard Place, Batley | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 1,072 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 1,072 yd | |
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 475 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 830 yd | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 857 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 | 89.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.