White Lee Road is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 8AA is located in the Heckmondwike 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 White Lee Road, Batley, WF17 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 8PX, WF17 8DE, WF16 9QT, WF17 8AB, WF17 8PY, WF16 9NQ, WF16 9QB, WF17 8AD, WF17 8DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 8AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 49.6% | 53.6% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 46.4% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 28.3% | 41.7% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 44.6% | -12.0% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 46% | 50.1% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 39% | 33.5% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.1% | 16.2% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 18.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 22.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 25.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 11.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 11.8% | 19.4% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 16.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 79.4% | 64.2% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 90.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 91.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Muslim | 34.2% | 6.5% | 27.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White Lee Road was 88.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.0% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
White Lee Road has the 74th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 541st highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 White Lee Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2024-03-22 | £220,542 |
| 37 White Lee Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-10-27 | £153,417 |
| 11 White Lee Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-10-17 | £377,437 |
| 39 White Lee Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2023-06-06 | £149,120 |
| 32 White Lee Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2022-05-06 | £198,869 |
WF17 8AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,984 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 | 363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 950 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 | 813 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,859 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 | 770 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,924 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 | 412 yd | |
| Meadow Green Bistro | Meadow Green, Dale Lane | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Road WMC | Common Road Working Mens Club, 22 Common Road | 303 yd | |
| George Inn | 170 Healey Lane, Healey | 537 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Bowling Club | Green Avenue, Heckmondwike | 555 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 779 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlequins Pizza | 57 Batley Road, Heckmondwike | 402 yd | |
| Kashmir Take Away | 62 Batley Road, Heckmondwike | 402 yd | |
| Smilers Sandwich Bar | 154 High Street, Heckmondwike | 461 yd | |
| Dale Lane Fisheries | 3 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 527 yd | |
| Freddy's Express | 5 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 527 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 447 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 661 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 661 yd | |
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 893 yd |
| Lee Side School Fields LEE FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Carters Field COAL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School (Cawley Lane Playing Fields) Cawley Lane | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.