Farfield Avenue is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 8DT 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 Farfield Avenue, Batley, WF17 8DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 8DU, WF17 8FD, WF17 8DW, WF17 8DP, WF17 8ED, WF17 8QD, WF17 8DS, WF17 8DX, WF17 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 8DT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 51.9% | 52.7% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.3% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 27.4% | 39.3% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 43.4% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 44.7% | 44% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 27.4% | 20.5% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 10% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11.3% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 22.6% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 23.4% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 12% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.1% | 81.7% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 95.2% | 92.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 91.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farfield Avenue was 100.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Farfield Avenue has the 60th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 440th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Farfield Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2026-02-27 | £197,500 |
| 29 Farfield Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2025-12-12 | £174,078 |
| 19 Farfield Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2025-03-14 | £170,989 |
| 12 Farfield Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-02-20 | £155,138 |
| 32 Farfield Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-12-16 | £157,081 |
WF17 8DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 2,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlinghow Academy Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlinghow Princess Royal Junior Infant and Nursery School Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | - not rated | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | 2out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeside Community Primary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 730 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Curwen Co-Operative Primary Academy Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School - Visual Arts College Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Middle School Bradford Road , Gomersal BD19 4BE | - not rated | 3,862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 4,596 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 4,944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR | - not rated | 5,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 5,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 1,158 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 | 524 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becker School Ruby Street , WF17 8HL | - not rated | 754 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Lodge Batley | Chilli Lodge Batley Unit 17, Wilton Industrial Court, 851 Bradford Road | 771 yd | |
| Swan Lake cafe | Park Deli, Wilton Park | 779 yd | |
| Shama Heckmondwike Ltd | 192 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 802 yd | |
| Subway | 895 Bradford Road, Birstall | 852 yd | |
| Meadow Green Bistro | Meadow Green, Dale Lane | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Inn | 226 White Lee Road, White Lee | 710 yd | |
| George Inn | 170 Healey Lane, Healey | 983 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 100 Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yama | 813 Bradford Road, Batley | 696 yd | |
| Pickniks | Picniks, 680 Bradford Road | 729 yd | |
| Dale Lane Fisheries | 3 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 834 yd | |
| Freddy's Express | 5 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 834 yd | |
| Fryer Tucks | Friar Tucks, 152 Leeds Road | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossbank Methodists Cricket Club CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB LEA ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Carters Field COAL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| White Lee Football Ground SMITHIES MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Lee Side School Fields LEE FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| St Patricks Mill Street MILL STREET | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School UPTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,086 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 1,089 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.