Woodhall Drive is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7SW 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 Woodhall Drive, Batley, WF17 7SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7SN, WF17 7DY, WF17 7SH, WF17 7TE, WF17 7TD, WF17 7TF, WF17 7HB, WF17 7SG, WF17 7DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 7SW 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 7SW 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 7SW 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 Woodhall Drive was 118.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% higher than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodhall Drive has the 28th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 350th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Woodhall Drive, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-09-27 | £200,079 |
| 5 Woodhall Drive, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-12-05 | £130,680 |
| 33 Woodhall Drive, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-05-12 | £218,595 |
| 44 Woodhall Drive, Batley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2022-12-02 | £179,456 |
| 12 Woodhall Drive, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-08-19 | £188,908 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , WF17 8BN | 1out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley Upton Street , WF17 8PH | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,477 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 | 1,419 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 | 1,075 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 488 yd | |
| Tasty Thali Ltd | 64 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 743 yd | |
| Robertos | Robertos Italian Restaurant, The Old Post Office, 15 Market Place | 1,050 yd | |
| Chaiiwala Batley Ltd | 9 Market Place, Batley | 1,068 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 29 Wellington Street, Batley | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Inn | 170 Healey Lane, Healey | 374 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 698 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 740 yd | |
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 743 yd | |
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pappa Chai Ltd | 52 Clerk Green Street, Batley | 495 yd | |
| Fishano's | Fishanoes, 60 Halifax Road | 743 yd | |
| Ele's Pizza and Fast Food | 37 Dewsbury Gate Road, Dewsbury | 743 yd | |
| Shake Street | Garnett Street Garage, Garnett Street | 747 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Subway | Heckmondwike Service Station, Halifax Road | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 427 yd | |
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Carters Field COAL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School UPTON STREET | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| St Marys Social Club And Parochial Club MELTON STREET | 873 yd | |
| Batley Parish Ce School STOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,012 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.