Centenary Way is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 8LY 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 Centenary Way, Batley, WF17 8LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 8PL, WF17 8PN, WF17 8LS, WF17 8LR, WF17 8LZ, WF17 8HA, WF17 8PW, WF17 8LT, WF17 8PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 8LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.2% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.8% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 32.2% | 39.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 31.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 18.6% | 16.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 15.8% | 8.7% | -7.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 (64.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 25.6% | 33.9% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -14.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 30.5% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 30.8% | 21.6% | -9.2% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 8LY this area, 39.5% 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 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55.9% | 39.5% | -16.4% | 18.2% | 21.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 18.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 13.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 11.6% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.3% | 79.9% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 93.3% | 92.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 93.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Centenary Way was 180.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Centenary Way has the 27th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 162nd highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Centenary Way, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2021-09-01 | £62,771 |
| 90 Centenary Way, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-07-24 | £63,228 |
| 86 Centenary Way, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2016-12-06 | £65,042 |
| 16 Centenary Way, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2016-05-16 | £70,829 |
| 86 Centenary Way, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2007-07-16 | £98,792 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 3,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 355 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlinghow Academy Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | - not rated | 419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior Infant and Nursery School Stocks Lane , WF17 8PA | 2out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Healey Lane , WF17 8BN | 1out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 407 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 243 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt and Crust | Godfather Pizza, 604C Bradford Road | 161 yd | |
| Salvation Army Church And Community Centre | Bradford Road, Batley | 437 yd | |
| Khyber Restaurant | Church Steps, Stocks Lane | 602 yd | |
| OCS Food Co | Foxs Biscuits, Wellington Street | 661 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd | Foxs Biscuits, Wellington Street | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | Victoria Hotel, 519 Bradford Road | 144 yd | |
| St Marys Hall | Melton Street, Carlinghow | 395 yd | |
| Irish Democratic League Club | Churchfield Street, Batley | 686 yd | |
| Blenheim House | 66 Batley Field Hill, Upper Batley | 771 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 72 Commercial Street, Batley | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies | 598 Bradford Road, Batley | 118 yd | |
| Harrys Takeaway | 523 Bradford Road, Batley | 124 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips | 604B Bradford Road, Batley | 204 yd | |
| Dragon City | 108 Commercial Street, Batley | 801 yd | |
| Dixxi Express | 5 St James Street, Batley | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Bradford Road, Batley | 661 yd | |
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 827 yd | |
| Asda | Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 918 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School UPTON STREET | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 372 yd |
| St Marys Social Club And Parochial Club MELTON STREET | 384 yd | |
| Carters Field COAL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Batley Parish Ce School STOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Upper Batley High School BLENHEIM DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 581 yd |
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,027 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.