Healey Lane is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7SH 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 Healey Lane, Batley, WF17 7SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7SN, WF17 7SL, WF17 7SW, WF17 7HY, WF17 7HP, WF17 7HB, WF17 7HD, WF17 7HZ, WF17 7TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 7SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 29.3% | 30.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 58.1% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 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 | 44.9% | 39.6% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 35.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 17.8% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 7SH this area, 29% 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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 29% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 10.6% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 15.4% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 21.2% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 27.8% | 36.4% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 13.4% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 62.7% | 43% | -19.7% | 81.4% | -38.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 88.9% | 83.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 13.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 84.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 10.4% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Muslim | 55.9% | 6.5% | 49.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Healey Lane was 113.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.9% higher than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Healey Lane has the 27th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 372nd highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Healey Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2021-01-20 | £106,307 |
| 119 Healey Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-12-07 | £117,075 |
| 114 Healey Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-09-17 | £262,503 |
| 125 Healey Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2007-11-02 | £148,083 |
| 135 Healey Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-01-12 | £213,734 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 3,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , WF17 7DQ | - not rated | 535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | - not rated | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , Healey WF17 8BN | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , WF17 8BN | - not rated | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 3,398 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 4,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Middle School Bradford Road , Gomersal BD19 4BE | - not rated | 5,038 yd | Community 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 | 2,101 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 | 1,289 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 | 958 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Serendipity Art College 56 Wellington Street , WF17 5HU | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Becker School Ruby Street , WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 1,289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braai | 225-227 Healey Lane, Healey | 453 yd | |
| Tasty Thali Ltd | 64 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 859 yd | |
| Khyber Restaurant | Church Steps, Stocks Lane | 1,012 yd | |
| Robertos | Robertos Italian Restaurant, The Old Post Office, 15 Market Place | 1,019 yd | |
| Chaiiwala Batley Ltd | 9 Market Place, Batley | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Inn | 170 Healey Lane, Healey | 329 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 789 yd | |
| St Marys Hall | Melton Street, Carlinghow | 794 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 833 yd | |
| Common Road WMC | Common Road Working Mens Club, 22 Common Road | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pappa Chai Ltd | 52 Clerk Green Street, Batley | 521 yd | |
| Ele's Pizza and Fast Food | 37 Dewsbury Gate Road, Dewsbury | 840 yd | |
| Shake Street | Garnett Street Garage, Garnett Street | 848 yd | |
| Fishano's | Fishanoes, 60 Halifax Road | 859 yd | |
| Lahore Fisheries | 74 Dewsbury Gate Road, Dewsbury | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 427 yd | |
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Carters Field COAL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School UPTON STREET | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| St Marys Social Club And Parochial Club MELTON STREET | 790 yd | |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Batley Parish Ce School STOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 111 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.