James Street is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7PS 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 James Street, Batley, WF17 7PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7PT, WF17 7PR, WF17 7PP, WF17 7PJ, WF17 7RW, WF17 7PL, WF17 7PH, WF17 7RS, WF17 7RR.

James Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on James Street are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kirklees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF17 7PS

Average Price
£145,413
Semi-Detached
£195,015
Terraced
£127,297
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£32,838
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for James Street

Average Price
£145,413
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on James Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
39 James Street, Batley, West Yorkshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building 		£70,0002023-03-08 £71,858
12 James Street, Batley, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£160,0002021-09-01 £185,303
1 James Street, Batley, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£95,0002016-03-21 £134,881
3 James Street, Batley, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£95,0002016-03-21 £134,881
5 James Street, Batley, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£80,0002016-03-21 £113,584

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Flatts Nursery School
Ashworth Green, WF13 2SU 		2,020 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Purlwell Lane, WF17 7PE 		251 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Manor Way, Staincliffe WF17 7DQ 		642 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4Hyrstmount Junior School
Highcliffe Road, WF17 7NS 		664 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Staincliffe Hall Road, WF17 7QX 		774 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Albion Street, WF17 5AH 		869 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Upper Batley High School
Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ 		1,454 yd Academy sponsor led No Boys More About School
1out of 4St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, WF13 4LL 		1,808 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Westborough High School
Stockhill Street, WF13 2JE 		1,943 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Heckmondwike Grammar School
High Street, WF16 0AH 		1,958 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, WF12 7DW 		2,635 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Batley Grammar School
Carlinghow Hill, WF17 0AD 		1,583 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedCambridge Street School
Cambridge Street, WF17 5QW 		689 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
3out of 4Engage Academy
Park Road, WF17 5LP 		1,167 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Reach Academy
The Field Hill Centre, Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ 		1,394 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedThe Branch Christian School
Dewsbury Gospel Church, West Park Street WF13 4LA 		1,457 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedDale House School
Ruby Street, Carlinghow WF17 8HL 		1,472 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Raz'z Lounge7 Heritage Road, Batley565 yd
Chaaye Paani Express7 Heritage Road, Batley565 yd
Indian Nights29 Wellington Street, Batley655 yd
Papa G's Bar@Bistro Ltd39 Wellington Street, Batley655 yd
RobertosRobertos Italian Restaurant, The Old Post Office, 15 Market Place790 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
St Andrews Community HallDenison Street, Batley272 yd
The Royal Air Forces AssociationBroughton House, Cambridge Street633 yd
New Inn52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe798 yd
Staincliffe Working Mens ClubHalifax Road, Staincliffe807 yd
Irish Democratic League ClubChurchfield Street, Batley880 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Deli Munch3A Belvedere Road, Batley205 yd
Shezan39 Purlwell Lane, Batley259 yd
Pappa Chai Ltd52 Clerk Green Street, Batley267 yd
Karachi Grill9 Hyrstlands Road, Batley386 yd
Pizza Village Batley48 Thorncliffe Estate, Staincliffe703 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AsdaBatley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way899 yd
IcelandUnit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way899 yd
AldiBranch Road, Batley901 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Batley Cricket Club
PURTWELL HALL ROAD 		grass pitches461 yd
Taylor Street / Victoria
TAYLOR STREET 		grass pitches531 yd
Hyrstlands Park
PARK CLOSE 		grass pitches578 yd
Batley Baths & Recreation Centre
CAMBRIDGE STREET 		health and fitness suite, swimming pool646 yd
Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium)
Heritage Road 		grass pitches652 yd
Hyrstmount Stp
Highcliffe Road 		artificial grass pitch660 yd
Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields
CHESTNUT AVENUE 		grass pitches689 yd
Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground
HALIFAX ROAD 		grass pitches855 yd
Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School
WARWICK ROAD 		901 yd
Batley Parish Ce School
STOCKS LANE 		grass pitches937 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed57.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed85.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is James Street dangerous?

In 2023, 498 crimes were reported near James Street . Only 20% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered not safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of WF17 7PS.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 498
Violence And Sexual Offences 255
Public Order 56
Criminal Damage And Arson 47
Other Theft 35
Anti Social Behaviour 33
Drugs 18
Vehicle Crime 15
Burglary 13
Other Crime 11
Possession Of Weapons 6
Robbery 6
Theft From The Person 3

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of WF17 7PS.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Bus/Coach Station293 yd
2023-12BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Victoria Avenue531 yd
2023-12DrugsUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Hazel Grove436 yd
2023-12Possession of weaponsUnder investigationOn or near Upper North Street104 yd
2023-12DrugsLocal resolutionOn or near Upper North Street104 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Hazel Grove436 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Hazel Grove436 yd
2023-12Other crimeUnder investigationOn or near Brearley Street165 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Hazel Grove436 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Sports/Recreation Area496 yd

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in WF17 7PS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Part-Time Employee37
Full-Time Employee37
Retired33
Looking after home or family30
Student (economically inactive)21
Self-Employed21
Long-Term Sick or disabled18
Unemployed8
Other4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Manufacturing18
Education9
Transport and storage9
Human health and social work activities7
Financial and insurance activities5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Other3
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Accommodation and food service activities2

People

Gender

Female131
Male137

Partnership Status

Single70
Married: Opposite sex115
Separated6
Divorced12
Widowed12

Health

Very good health107
Good health92
Fair health44
Bad health21
Very bad health4

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications89
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 24
Apprenticeship3
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 26
Degree or Similar 41
Other10

Culture

Ethnic Group

Bangladeshi2
Indian153
Pakistani87
Black African3
Mixed White and Asian4
Mixed White and African1
Mixed White and Caribbean1
Mixed Other3
White11
Other3

Country of Birth

United Kingdom154
European Union4
Africa10
Middle East and Asia100

Length of Residence

Born in the UK154
10+ Years97
5-10 Years7
2-5 Years5
Less than 2 years5

Passport Held

United Kingdom226
France1
Italy3
Other EU countries2
Other Europe3
Middle East1
Southern Asia9
No passport held23

Religion

No religion12
Christian4
Muslim247
Not answered5
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