Mortimer Terrace is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 8BY 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 Mortimer Terrace, Batley, WF17 8BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 8DH, WF17 8BA, WF17 8BZ, WF17 8AE, WF17 8BU, WF17 8BX, WF17 8DD, WF17 8AB, WF17 8BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 8BY 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 | 48.5% | 50.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.6% | -1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 35.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 46.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 22.4% | 23.3% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 14.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 25.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 26.5% | 17.7% | 3.1% | 23.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 13.8% | 13.1% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.3% | 54.9% | -33.4% | 81.4% | -26.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 96.1% | 90.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 95.8% | 90.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 42.2% | 6.5% | 35.7% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mortimer Terrace was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% lower than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mortimer Terrace has the 12th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 314th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mortimer Terrace, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,650 | 2024-11-15 | £153,652 |
| 30 Mortimer Terrace, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2024-07-26 | £248,719 |
| 11 Mortimer Terrace, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-07-21 | £184,732 |
| 8 Mortimer Terrace, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £114,500 | 2021-10-20 | £136,159 |
| 28 Mortimer Terrace, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-09-17 | £205,393 |
WF17 8BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 3,118 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 | 384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 883 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlinghow Academy Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | - not rated | 902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,763 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 | 1,537 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 | 741 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,988 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 | 319 yd | |
| Meadow Green Bistro | Meadow Green, Dale Lane | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Inn | 170 Healey Lane, Healey | 417 yd | |
| Common Road WMC | Common Road Working Mens Club, 22 Common Road | 591 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Bowling Club | Green Avenue, Heckmondwike | 872 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 78 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 971 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Lane Fisheries | 3 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 570 yd | |
| Freddy's Express | 5 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 570 yd | |
| Harlequins Pizza | 57 Batley Road, Heckmondwike | 722 yd | |
| Kashmir Take Away | 62 Batley Road, Heckmondwike | 722 yd | |
| Smilers Sandwich Bar | 154 High Street, Heckmondwike | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 447 yd | |
| Carters Field COAL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Chestnut Avenue Playing Fields CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Lee Side School Fields LEE FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Heckmondwike Sports Club CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 966 yd |
| Heckmondwike Table Tennis Centre CEMETERY ROAD | 966 yd | |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School UPTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 136.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.