Knowles Road is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7RR 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 Knowles Road, Batley, WF17 7RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7RZ, WF17 7RS, WF17 7RT, WF17 7RW, WF17 7PN, WF17 7SB, WF17 7RU, WF17 7SA, WF17 7PS.

Knowles Road Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Knowles Road are based on 15 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 7RR

Average Price
£139,362
Semi-Detached
£121,345
Terraced
£109,699
Detached
£264,385
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Knowles Road

Average Price
£146,255
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Knowles Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
37 Knowles Road, Batley, West Yorkshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£225,0002022-04-27 £244,680
11 Knowles Road, Batley, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£100,0002017-06-01 £134,861
55 Knowles Road, Batley, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£65,0002014-05-16 £98,016
17 Knowles Road, Batley, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building 		£58,0002012-04-19 £89,715
35 Knowles Road, Batley, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£70,0002007-07-12 £99,957

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Flatts Nursery School
Ashworth Green, WF13 2SU 		2,096 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 		298 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4Hyrstmount Junior School
Highcliffe Road, WF17 7NS 		639 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Albion Street, WF17 5AH 		754 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Manor Way, Staincliffe WF17 7DQ 		768 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
Stocks Lane, WF17 8PA 		827 yd Voluntary aided school 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 		1,335 yd Academy sponsor led No Boys More About School
1out of 4St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, WF13 4LL 		1,908 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Westborough High School
Stockhill Street, WF13 2JE 		2,055 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Heckmondwike Grammar School
High Street, WF16 0AH 		2,076 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, WF12 7DW 		2,619 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 		1,492 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 		547 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
3out of 4Engage Academy
Park Road, WF17 5LP 		1,025 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Reach Academy
The Field Hill Centre, Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ 		1,260 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedDale House School
Ruby Street, Carlinghow WF17 8HL 		1,419 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedThe Branch Christian School
Dewsbury Gospel Church, West Park Street WF13 4LA 		1,540 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, Batley479 yd
Chaaye Paani Express7 Heritage Road, Batley479 yd
Indian Nights29 Wellington Street, Batley513 yd
Papa G's Bar@Bistro Ltd39 Wellington Street, Batley513 yd
RobertosRobertos Italian Restaurant, The Old Post Office, 15 Market Place655 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
St Andrews Community HallDenison Street, Batley212 yd
The Royal Air Forces AssociationBroughton House, Cambridge Street494 yd
Admiral Casino72 Commercial Street, Batley748 yd
Irish Democratic League ClubChurchfield Street, Batley759 yd
The Union Rooms4 Hick Lane, Batley826 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Deli Munch3A Belvedere Road, Batley227 yd
Shezan39 Purlwell Lane, Batley229 yd
Pappa Chai Ltd52 Clerk Green Street, Batley238 yd
Karachi Grill9 Hyrstlands Road, Batley436 yd
Cha-Cha PizzasCha Cha Pizzas, 8 Market Place672 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AsdaBatley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way761 yd
IcelandUnit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way761 yd
AldiBranch Road, Batley768 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Batley Cricket Club
PURTWELL HALL ROAD 		grass pitches389 yd
Taylor Street / Victoria
TAYLOR STREET 		grass pitches408 yd
Batley Baths & Recreation Centre
CAMBRIDGE STREET 		health and fitness suite, swimming pool505 yd
Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium)
Heritage Road 		grass pitches588 yd
Hyrstmount Stp
Highcliffe Road 		artificial grass pitch642 yd
Hyrstlands Park
PARK CLOSE 		grass pitches654 yd
Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields
CHESTNUT AVENUE 		grass pitches798 yd
Dickys Gym (Closed)
Hickwell Mills Hickwell Mills Hick Lane 		health and fitness suite802 yd
Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School
WARWICK ROAD 		809 yd
Batley Parish Ce School
STOCKS LANE 		grass pitches827 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 speed56.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed95.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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

Safety

Is Knowles Road dangerous?

In 2023, 475 crimes were reported near Knowles Road . Only 21% 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 7RR.

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

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 475
Violence And Sexual Offences 239
Public Order 55
Criminal Damage And Arson 44
Anti Social Behaviour 34
Other Theft 30
Drugs 18
Vehicle Crime 15
Burglary 14
Other Crime 14
Possession Of Weapons 6
Robbery 4
Theft From The Person 2

List of latest crimes

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

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Jessop View508 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Baines Street142 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Woodsome Estate337 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Woodsome Estate337 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Woodsome Estate337 yd
2023-12Other crimeUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Woodsome Estate337 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Baines Street142 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Baines Street142 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Brown'S Street197 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Woodsome Estate337 yd

Employment

WF17 7RR area has a high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 5% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

The percentage of student residents living in WF17 7RR 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

Full-Time Employee57
Looking after home or family56
Part-Time Employee47
Student (economically inactive)38
Retired28
Other24
Self-Employed23
Long-Term Sick or disabled19
Unemployed15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)12

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles37
Manufacturing16
Education13
Human health and social work activities8
Financial and insurance activities8
Accommodation and food service activities6
Transport and storage5
Administrative and support service activities5
Information and communication4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Other3
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Construction2
Real estate activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

People

Gender

Female206
Male199

Partnership Status

Single106
Married: Opposite sex179
Separated5
Divorced18
Widowed11

Health

Very good health194
Good health132
Fair health54
Bad health24
Very bad health1

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications102
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 37
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 45
Apprenticeship5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 50
Degree or Similar 66
Other16

Culture

Ethnic Group

Bangladeshi16
Indian268
Pakistani57
Other Asian8
Mixed White and Asian6
White29
Arab8
Other15

Country of Birth

United Kingdom240
European Union9
Rest of Europe8
Africa18
Middle East and Asia129
The Americas and the Caribbean1

Length of Residence

Born in the UK240
10+ Years132
5-10 Years15
2-5 Years9
Less than 2 years9

Passport Held

United Kingdom323
Italy10
Spain4
Poland4
Other Europe12
Southern Asia18
No passport held34

Religion

No religion9
Christian16
Jewish1
Muslim365
Other religion1
Not answered14
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