Overview of WF17 8LJ

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Westbrook Terrace is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 8LJ is located in the Batley East 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 Westbrook Terrace, Batley, WF17 8LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WF17 8LH, WF17 8LG, WF17 0HA, WF17 0HB, WF17 8LE, WF17 8PR, WF17 8LB, WF17 8LD, WF17 0HD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 8LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49%53.6%4.6% 51.0% 2.6%
Male51%46.4%-4.6% 49.0% -2.6%

Partnership Status

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 8LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single26.9%42.4%15.5% 37.9% 4.5%
Married: Opposite sex37.8%33.8%-4.0% 44.2% -10.4%
Separated6.5%2.9%-3.6% 2.2% 0.7%
Divorced16.9%14.3%-2.6% 9.1% 5.2%
Widowed11.9%6.7%-5.2% 6.1% 0.6%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health35.1%39.8%4.7% 48.4% -8.6%
Good health32.3%28.1%-4.2% 33.6% -5.5%
Fair health21.9%20.8%-1.1% 12.7% 8.1%
Bad health9.2%7.7%-1.5% 4.0% 3.7%
Very bad health1.6%3.6%2.0% 1.2% 2.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 8LJ this area, 34.8% 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 16.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications46.8%34.8%-12.0% 18.2% 16.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.4%8.1%-2.3% 9.6% -1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.4%13.3%-2.1% 13.4% -0.1%
Apprenticeship2.5%5.2%2.7% 5.3% -0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.5%19%9.5% 16.9% 2.1%
Degree or Similar9%16.2%7.2% 33.8% -17.6%
Other6.5%3.3%-3.2% 2.8% 0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian7.2%18.9%11.7% 3.1% 15.8%
Pakistani2.8%5.8%3.0% 2.7% 3.1%
Other Asian0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African2%0%-2.0% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 1.0% -0.6%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%4.4%3.6% 0.8% 3.6%
Mixed Other0.4%1.1%0.7% 0.8% 0.3%
White86.5%67.6%-18.9% 81.4% -13.8%
Roma0%0.7%0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Other0.4%0.7%0.3% 1.6% -0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90%89.5%-0.5% 83.2% 6.3%
European Union3.2%3.3%0.1% 6.1% -2.8%
Rest of Europe1.6%1.1%-0.5% 0.8% 0.3%
Africa2%0%-2.0% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia2.8%5.5%2.7% 5.6% -0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0.7%0.3% 1.3% -0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90%89.8%-0.2% 83.2% 6.6%
10+ Years1.2%7.7%6.5% 9.8% -2.1%
5-10 Years1.2%1.1%-0.1% 2.9% -1.8%
2-5 Years4%0%-4.0% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years3.6%1.5%-2.1% 1.9% -0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.2% 76.7% -6.5%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Romania1.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
Middle East0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Southern Asia2.6% 1.2% 1.4%
No passport held23.5% 13.5% 10.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27.4% 37.2% -9.8%
Christian40.1% 46.2% -6.1%
Muslim28.8% 6.5% 22.3%
Not answered3.6% 6.0% -2.4%

Safety

Is Westbrook Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westbrook Terrace was 180.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Westbrook Terrace has the 28th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 164th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£25,100
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WF17 8LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westbrook Terrace are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kirklees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westbrook Terrace, Batley, WF17 8LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF17 8LJ

Average Price
£124,186
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£124,186
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westbrook Terrace

Average Price
£129,490
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£129,490
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westbrook TerraceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Westbrook Terrace, Batley, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£100,0002024-05-03 £109,026
10 Westbrook Terrace, Batley, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£100,0002020-12-18 £128,282
10 Westbrook Terrace, Batley, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£90,0002018-04-17 £131,633
4 Westbrook Terrace, Batley, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£80,0002017-07-27 £118,457
2 Westbrook Terrace, Batley, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£64,5002014-06-06 £104,898
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF17 8LJ

Employment

WF17 8LJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee58
Retired43
Long-Term Sick or disabled26
Part-Time Employee20
Looking after home or family20
Other13
Student (economically inactive)8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Unemployed7
Self-Employed6

Employment Industry

Manufacturing26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Human health and social work activities10
Construction8
Education7
Transport and storage6
Accommodation and food service activities3
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Administrative and support service activities2
Financial and insurance activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Other2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Flatts Nursery School
Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU
4out of 4 3,208 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley
Upton Street , WF17 8PH
3out of 4 306 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School
Stocks Lane , WF17 8PA
2out of 4 392 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Carlinghow Academy
Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT
- not rated 729 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Park Road , WF17 5LP
3out of 4 833 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Albion Street , WF17 5AH
4out of 4 1,342 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Upper Batley High School
Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ
3out of 4 395 yd Academy sponsor led No Boys More About School
Batley Girls High School
Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD
4out of 4 1,625 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Heckmondwike Grammar School
High Street , WF16 0AH
4out of 4 2,476 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road , WF13 4LL
1out of 4 3,019 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Westborough High School
Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE
3out of 4 3,150 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Batley Grammar School
Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD
3out of 4 379 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dale House School
Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL
- not rated 536 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Reach Academy
The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ
3out of 4 631 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cambridge Street School
Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW
- not rated 848 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Engage Academy
Park Road , WF17 5LP
3out of 4 877 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fairfield School
White Lee Road , WF17 8AS
3out of 4 1,723 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Salvation Army Church And Community CentreBradford Road, Batley133 yd
Khyber RestaurantChurch Steps, Stocks Lane333 yd
Salt and CrustGodfather Pizza, 604C Bradford Road391 yd
Retro'sRetros, 496 Bradford Road397 yd
Elite Café and Patisserie11 Branch Road, Batley560 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The VictoriaVictoria Hotel, 519 Bradford Road172 yd
St Marys HallMelton Street, Carlinghow268 yd
Irish Democratic League ClubChurchfield Street, Batley444 yd
Blenheim House66 Batley Field Hill, Upper Batley492 yd
Admiral Casino72 Commercial Street, Batley716 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Harrys Takeaway523 Bradford Road, Batley190 yd
Frankies598 Bradford Road, Batley226 yd
Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips604B Bradford Road, Batley468 yd
Dixxi Express5 St James Street, Batley531 yd
Dragon City108 Commercial Street, Batley554 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AldiBranch Road, Batley564 yd
Tesco ExtraBradford Road, Batley635 yd
AsdaBatley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way652 yd
IcelandUnit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way652 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Marys Social Club And Parochial Club
MELTON STREET
266 yd
Batley Parish Ce School
STOCKS LANE
grass pitches319 yd
Upper Batley High School
BLENHEIM DRIVE
grass pitches, tennis courts333 yd
St Marys Catholic Primary School
UPTON STREET
grass pitches356 yd
Batley Grammar School
Carlinghow Hill
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts432 yd
Carters Field
COAL PIT LANE
grass pitches806 yd
Batley Baths & Recreation Centre
CAMBRIDGE STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool815 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 8.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 8.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 8.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed54 Mbit/s
Average download speed53.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed60.68 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed60.68 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed16.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.