Wetherhill Street is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 7SZ 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 Wetherhill Street, Batley, WF17 7SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 7TN, WF17 7SX, WF17 7SE, WF17 7TR, WF17 7JQ, WF17 7SU, WF17 7TP, WF17 7ST, WF17 5TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 7SZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 53.8% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 46.2% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 7SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 26.9% | 34.8% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 53.6% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 33.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 25% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 16.7% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 18.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 23.2% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 11% | 4.7% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.2% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 58.2% | 42.4% | -15.8% | 3.1% | 39.3% |
| Pakistani | 14.5% | 23.9% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 21.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 22.6% | 24.2% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -57.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 72.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 72.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 20.3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.1% | 72.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 21.9% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 1.4% | -15.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.5% | 37.2% | -25.7% |
| Christian | 11.7% | 46.2% | -34.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 67.8% | 6.5% | 61.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wetherhill Street was 104.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wetherhill Street has the 67th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 431st highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Wetherhill Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2015-03-26 | £194,452 |
| 29 Wetherhill Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2003-06-12 | £54,085 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF17 7SZ 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 | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley Upton Street , WF17 8PH | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School Stocks Lane , WF17 8PA | 2out of 4 | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 870 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,142 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 | 657 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertos | Robertos Italian Restaurant, The Old Post Office, 15 Market Place | 615 yd | |
| Chaiiwala Batley Ltd | 9 Market Place, Batley | 632 yd | |
| Papa G's Bar@Bistro Ltd | 39 Wellington Street, Batley | 660 yd | |
| Indian Nights | 29 Wellington Street, Batley | 660 yd | |
| Khyber Restaurant | Church Steps, Stocks Lane | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Hall | Melton Street, Carlinghow | 522 yd | |
| The Royal Air Forces Association | Broughton House, Cambridge Street | 548 yd | |
| Irish Democratic League Club | Churchfield Street, Batley | 592 yd | |
| St Andrews Community Hall | Denison Street, Batley | 655 yd | |
| George Inn | 170 Healey Lane, Healey | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pappa Chai Ltd | 52 Clerk Green Street, Batley | 216 yd | |
| Dragon City | 108 Commercial Street, Batley | 623 yd | |
| Cha-Cha Pizzas | Cha Cha Pizzas, 8 Market Place | 629 yd | |
| Chicken Stop Express Batley Ltd | 1 Market Place, Batley | 632 yd | |
| Hardys Burgerhouse | Hardyz Burger House, 1-5 Branch Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 687 yd | |
| Asda | Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 733 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Social Club And Parochial Club MELTON STREET | 524 yd | |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School UPTON STREET | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Batley Parish Ce School STOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Carters Field COAL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 837 yd | |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.