Carlinghow Lane is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 8DW 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 Carlinghow Lane, Batley, WF17 8DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 8DP, WF17 8QD, WF17 8FD, WF17 8DS, WF17 8DT, WF17 8QA, WF17 8DU, WF17 8DN, WF17 8DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 8DW, 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 Carlinghow Lane was 107.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlinghow Lane has the 60th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 406th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Carlinghow Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2024-10-25 | £231,901 |
| 131 Carlinghow Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2024-08-09 | £276,513 |
| 149 Carlinghow Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-09-22 | £304,397 |
| 126 Carlinghow Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-04-26 | £235,113 |
| 163 Carlinghow Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-04-21 | £213,446 |
WF17 8DW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 3,675 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 | 540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlinghow Academy Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | - not rated | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , WF17 8BN | 1out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley Upton Street , WF17 8PH | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birstall Primary Academy Chapel Lane , Birstall WF17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,338 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 | 1,360 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 | 332 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 902 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shama Heckmondwike Ltd | 192 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 755 yd | |
| Meadow Green Bistro | Meadow Green, Dale Lane | 815 yd | |
| Chilli Lodge Batley | Chilli Lodge Batley Unit 17, Wilton Industrial Court, 851 Bradford Road | 857 yd | |
| Braai | 225-227 Healey Lane, Healey | 876 yd | |
| Swan Lake cafe | Park Deli, Wilton Park | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Inn | 226 White Lee Road, White Lee | 655 yd | |
| George Inn | 170 Healey Lane, Healey | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Lane Fisheries | 3 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 708 yd | |
| Freddy's Express | 5 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike | 708 yd | |
| Fryer Tucks | Friar Tucks, 152 Leeds Road | 798 yd | |
| Yama | 813 Bradford Road, Batley | 804 yd | |
| Pickniks | Picniks, 680 Bradford Road | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossbank Methodists Cricket Club CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB LEA ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| White Lee Football Ground SMITHIES MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Lee Side School Fields LEE FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Carters Field COAL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| St Patricks Mill Street MILL STREET | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Healey Junior Infant And Nursery School HEALEY LANE | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Healey Community Centre WEST PARK ROAD | 1,018 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.