Bunkers Lane is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7QN 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 Bunkers Lane, Batley, WF17 7QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7RF, WF17 7QW, WF17 7EP, WF17 7QP, WF16 0DS, WF17 7QR, WF17 7QL, WF17 7RE, WF16 0DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 7QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.2% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.8% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 30.8% | 39.3% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 47.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6.7% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 43.9% | 52.1% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 29.5% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 24.8% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 18.8% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 18.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.4% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 9.7% | 16.5% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% |
| Pakistani | 42.1% | 49.6% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 46.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 45.3% | 29.3% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -52.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 77.9% | 77.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.2% | 18.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 77.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 16.5% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 1.7% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.3% | 37.2% | -24.9% |
| Christian | 14.9% | 46.2% | -31.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 66.7% | 6.5% | 60.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bunkers Lane was 116.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% higher than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bunkers Lane has the 30th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 362nd highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bunkers Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2023-09-15 | £198,953 |
| Southfield A Bunkers Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2023-01-04 | £261,726 |
| 39 Bunkers Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2021-03-31 | £82,978 |
| 7 Bunkers Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2019-10-11 | £199,285 |
| 32 Bunkers Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2018-05-09 | £257,249 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF17 7QN 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,552 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 | 323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 810 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,947 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 791 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 447 yd | |
| Tasty Thali Ltd | 64 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 709 yd | |
| Meadow Green Bistro | Meadow Green, Dale Lane | 923 yd | |
| Volunteers Coffee Shops | Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Road WMC | Common Road Working Mens Club, 22 Common Road | 182 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 346 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 378 yd | |
| George Inn | 170 Healey Lane, Healey | 506 yd | |
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlequins Pizza | 57 Batley Road, Heckmondwike | 287 yd | |
| Kashmir Take Away | 62 Batley Road, Heckmondwike | 287 yd | |
| Smilers Sandwich Bar | 154 High Street, Heckmondwike | 355 yd | |
| Ele's Pizza and Fast Food | 37 Dewsbury Gate Road, Dewsbury | 414 yd | |
| Lahore Fisheries | 74 Dewsbury Gate Road, Dewsbury | 453 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 338 yd | |
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School (Cawley Lane Playing Fields) Cawley Lane | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 851 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 851 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 913 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.