Lee Side Road is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 8AL 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 Lee Side Road, Batley, WF17 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 8AN, WF17 8AW, WF16 9PE, WF17 8AJ, WF16 9PD, WF17 8AR, WF17 8AH, WF17 8AT, WF17 8FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 8AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 25.1% | 29.6% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 53.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 8.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 33.3% | 43.3% | 10.0% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 39.7% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 12.6% | -10.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 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 | 33.1% | 24% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 10.2% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 29.2% | 13.6% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.2% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 7.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 91.5% | 76.7% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 97.7% | 91.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 91.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lee Side Road was 94.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lee Side Road has the 73rd highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 492nd highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Lee Side Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-03-28 | £206,062 |
| 2 Lee Side Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-11-20 | £210,716 |
| 7 Lee Side Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-05-11 | £173,659 |
| 6 Lee Side Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2021-03-31 | £159,817 |
| 8 Lee Side Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-08-21 | £168,007 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 214 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , WF17 8BN | 1out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlinghow Academy Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 3,369 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 | 1,855 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,491 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Green Bistro | Meadow Green, Dale Lane | 451 yd | |
| Shama Heckmondwike Ltd | 192 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 504 yd | |
| Braai | 225-227 Healey Lane, Healey | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Inn | 226 White Lee Road, White Lee | 405 yd | |
| Brighton Street Working Mens Club | Brighton Street, Heckmondwike | 940 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Bowling Club | Green Avenue, Heckmondwike | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Lane Fisheries | 3 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 350 yd | |
| Freddy's Express | 5 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 350 yd | |
| Fryer Tucks | Friar Tucks, 152 Leeds Road | 419 yd | |
| Tasty Life | 150 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 1,000 yd | |
| Pizza Passion Outlet | Pizza Passion, 1A Leeds Old Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Side School Fields LEE FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| White Lee Football Ground SMITHIES MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Crossbank Methodists Cricket Club CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB LEA ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| St Patricks Mill Street MILL STREET | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,016 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 1,016 yd | |
| Carters Field COAL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.