Anne Street is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 8JU 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 Anne Street, Batley, WF17 8JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 8JA, WF17 8HY, WF17 8HZ, WF17 8JB, WF17 8HG, WF17 8JE, WF17 8HU, WF17 8HT, WF17 8JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 8JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF17 8JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.6% | 47.5% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 33% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 36% | 41.6% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 30.7% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around WF17 8JU this area, 34.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 34.4% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 11.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 17.6% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.7% | 13% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.9% | 69% | -18.9% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 90.1% 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% | 90.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 95.7% | 90.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 31.8% | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Muslim | 24.3% | 6.5% | 17.8% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anne Street was 188.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anne Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 142nd highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Anne Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-04-25 | £153,069 |
| 11 Anne Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2023-12-08 | £108,154 |
| 29 Anne Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-10-20 | £119,094 |
| 19 Anne Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-12-10 | £132,679 |
| 30 Anne Street, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-11-12 | £186,100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 4,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlinghow Princess Royal Junior Infant and Nursery School Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlinghow Academy Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Upton Street , WF17 8PH | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley Upton Street , WF17 8PH | - not rated | 863 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Upton Street , WF17 8PH | - not rated | 863 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School - Visual Arts College Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,694 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Middle School Bradford Road , Gomersal BD19 4BE | - not rated | 4,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 5,118 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 3,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 4,653 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 | 575 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker School Ruby Street , WF17 8HL | - not rated | 247 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 279 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,342 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Lake cafe | Park Deli, Wilton Park | 429 yd | |
| Salt and Crust | Godfather Pizza, 604C Bradford Road | 487 yd | |
| OCS Food Co | Foxs Biscuits, Wellington Street | 761 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd | Foxs Biscuits, Wellington Street | 761 yd | |
| Chilli Lodge Batley | Chilli Lodge Batley Unit 17, Wilton Industrial Court, 851 Bradford Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | Victoria Hotel, 519 Bradford Road | 738 yd | |
| St Marys Hall | Melton Street, Carlinghow | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips | 604B Bradford Road, Batley | 412 yd | |
| Pickniks | Picniks, 680 Bradford Road | 601 yd | |
| Yama | 813 Bradford Road, Batley | 642 yd | |
| Frankies | 598 Bradford Road, Batley | 653 yd | |
| Harrys Takeaway | 523 Bradford Road, Batley | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Bradford Road, Batley | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 574 yd |
| Carters Field COAL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Crossbank Methodists Cricket Club CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB LEA ROAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School UPTON STREET | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| St Marys Social Club And Parochial Club MELTON STREET | 985 yd | |
| Windmill Ce Primary School WINDMILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDMILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL UPPER BATLEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Upper Batley High School BLENHEIM DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,020 yd |
| St Patricks Mill Street MILL STREET | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.