Bradford Road is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 8NG 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 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 8NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 8NQ, WF17 8NE, WF17 0EN, WF17 0BZ, WF17 8NJ, WF17 8ND, WF17 0ER, WF17 0BY, WF17 0BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF17 8NG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 8NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 42.4% | 45.2% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 39.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 50.6% | 47.1% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 33.2% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 25.4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 16.1% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 20% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 16.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 16.8% | 15.3% | 2.7% | 14.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.3% | 66.5% | -21.8% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 86.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 87.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Muslim | 27.8% | 6.5% | 21.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradford Road was 102.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradford Road has the 68th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 438th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 698 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2022-11-18 | £125,594 |
| 700 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2022-05-20 | £151,208 |
| 688 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-12-17 | £179,603 |
| 706 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-07-30 | £146,210 |
| 692 Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-12-20 | £118,515 |
WF17 8NG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 4,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Primary Academy Chapel Lane , Birstall WF17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School Upper Batley Lane , WF17 0NP | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlinghow Academy Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | - not rated | 917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School Fieldhead Lane , Birstall WF17 9HN | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Girls High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,279 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 | 959 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,397 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Lodge Batley | Chilli Lodge Batley Unit 17, Wilton Industrial Court, 851 Bradford Road | 226 yd | |
| Subway | 895 Bradford Road, Birstall | 264 yd | |
| Swan Lake cafe | Park Deli, Wilton Park | 297 yd | |
| Luigis Ristorante | Bradford Road, Birstall | 485 yd | |
| Love Hair | 35A Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | 100 Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 533 yd | |
| Old Wine And Spirit Vaults | 42 Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 574 yd | |
| Birstall Sports & Social Club | Birstall Sports And Social Club, 1 Nelson Street | 681 yd | |
| The Princess Ballroom | The Venue, Market Street | 722 yd | |
| Priestley's Sports Bar | Priestleys Sports Bar, 6A Low Lane | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickniks | Picniks, 680 Bradford Road | 56 yd | |
| Yama | 813 Bradford Road, Batley | 59 yd | |
| The Plaice | 20 Leeds Road, Birstall | 705 yd | |
| Sandwich And Co | 16 Market Street, Birstall | 721 yd | |
| Paradise Pizza | 5 High Street, Birstall | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Smithies Lane, Birstall | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossbank Methodists Cricket Club CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB LEA ROAD | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| St Patricks Mill Street MILL STREET | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Windmill Ce Primary School WINDMILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDMILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL UPPER BATLEY LANE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| White Lee Football Ground SMITHIES MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Batley Girls High School WINDMILL LANE | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Birstall Cricket Club LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Mp Fit BRITANNIA MILLS BRITANNIA MILLS GELDERD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| Batley Sports & Tennis Centre Windmill Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.