Cross Bank Road is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 8PL 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 Cross Bank Road, Batley, WF17 8PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 8LY, WF17 8PN, WF17 8PW, WF17 8LZ, WF17 8PP, WF17 8LS, WF17 8LT, WF17 8LU, WF17 8LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 8PL 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 8PL 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 Cross Bank Road was 156.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Bank Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 205th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Cross Bank Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2008-05-02 | £99,795 |
| 36 Cross Bank Road, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2007-04-30 | £63,533 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 4,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Upton Street , WF17 8PH | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Batley Upton Street , WF17 8PH | - not rated | 253 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Upton Street , WF17 8PH | - not rated | 253 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infant and Nursery School Upton Street , WF17 8PH | - not rated | 253 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlinghow Princess Royal Junior Infant and Nursery School Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School - Visual Arts College Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 1,801 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 | 3,241 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Middle School Bradford Road , Gomersal BD19 4BE | - not rated | 4,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 4,938 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 | 2,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 4,679 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 | 435 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 | 353 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becker School Ruby Street , WF17 8HL | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 435 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfields Pupil Referral Unit The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | - not rated | 860 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 216 yd | |
| Salvation Army Church And Community Centre | Bradford Road, Batley | 457 yd | |
| Khyber Restaurant | Church Steps, Stocks Lane | 605 yd | |
| Retro's | Retros, 496 Bradford Road | 709 yd | |
| OCS Food Co | Foxs Biscuits, Wellington Street | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | Victoria Hotel, 519 Bradford Road | 168 yd | |
| St Marys Hall | Melton Street, Carlinghow | 375 yd | |
| Irish Democratic League Club | Churchfield Street, Batley | 679 yd | |
| Blenheim House | 66 Batley Field Hill, Upper Batley | 816 yd | |
| The Royal Air Forces Association | Broughton House, Cambridge Street | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrys Takeaway | 523 Bradford Road, Batley | 151 yd | |
| Frankies | 598 Bradford Road, Batley | 176 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard Fish And Chips | 604B Bradford Road, Batley | 243 yd | |
| Dragon City | 108 Commercial Street, Batley | 793 yd | |
| Dixxi Express | 5 St James Street, Batley | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Bradford Road, Batley | 726 yd | |
| Aldi | Branch Road, Batley | 824 yd | |
| Asda | Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 915 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit C Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School UPTON STREET | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| St Marys Social Club And Parochial Club MELTON STREET | 364 yd | |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 436 yd |
| Carters Field COAL PIT LANE | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Batley Parish Ce School STOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Upper Batley High School BLENHEIM DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Batley Baths & Recreation Centre CAMBRIDGE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,007 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.