Upper North Street is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7PL 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 Upper North Street, Batley, WF17 7PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7PJ, WF17 7PH, WF17 7PR, WF17 7PW, WF17 7PG, WF17 7PT, WF17 7PD, WF17 7PS, WF17 7NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 7PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 7PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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 | 35.2% | 26.9% | -8.3% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 59.4% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 47.6% | 40.5% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 28% | 32% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 17.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 8.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 7PL this area, 39.7% 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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 39.7% | 4.1% | 18.2% | 21.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.8% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 15.5% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 19.4% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.5% 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 | 70.1% | 60.1% | -10.0% | 3.1% | 57.0% |
| Pakistani | 20.7% | 27.5% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 24.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -74.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 62.8% | 57% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.5% | 36.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 31.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.8% | 57% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 35.7% | 35.1% | 9.8% | 25.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.4% | 1.7% | -29.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.4% | 37.2% | -34.8% |
| Christian | 5.9% | 46.2% | -40.3% |
| Muslim | 88.6% | 6.5% | 82.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper North Street was 195.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper North Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 134th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Upper North Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-12-17 | £90,800 |
| 17 Upper North Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2012-07-27 | £85,861 |
| 6 Upper North Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2004-09-28 | £134,673 |
| 6 Upper North Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £47,500 | 1999-10-22 | £214,243 |
| 12 Upper North Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 1996-01-11 | £74,794 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 56 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | - not rated | 56 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , WF17 7DQ | - not rated | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 4,153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 4,183 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 1,737 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 | 729 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Serendipity Art College 56 Wellington Street , WF17 5HU | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakaria Muslim Girls' High School 111 Warwick Road , WF17 6AJ | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Service Park Road , WF17 5LP | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 553 yd | |
| Chaaye Paani Express | 7 Heritage Road, Batley | 553 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 29 Wellington Street, Batley | 735 yd | |
| Papa G's Bar@Bistro Ltd | 39 Wellington Street, Batley | 735 yd | |
| Tasty Thali Ltd | 64 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Community Hall | Denison Street, Batley | 269 yd | |
| The Royal Air Forces Association | Broughton House, Cambridge Street | 731 yd | |
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 740 yd | |
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 756 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 72 Commercial Street, Batley | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Munch | 3A Belvedere Road, Batley | 146 yd | |
| Shezan | 39 Purlwell Lane, Batley | 231 yd | |
| Karachi Grill | 9 Hyrstlands Road, Batley | 272 yd | |
| Pappa Chai Ltd | 52 Clerk Green Street, Batley | 396 yd | |
| Pizza Village Batley | 48 Thorncliffe Estate, Staincliffe | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 999 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 999 yd | |
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 582 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 738 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 883 yd | |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 920 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 | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.