Magnolias is in Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 9AH is located in the Batley West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Batley and Spen. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Magnolias, Batley, WF17 9AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 8AZ, WF17 8AY, WF17 8AX, WF17 9AW, WF17 9AN, WF17 8BG, WF17 9AP, WF17 8BD, WF17 8BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF17 9AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51% | 48.4% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 9AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 33.8% | 44.1% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 38.4% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 39.2% | 45% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 38.7% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.1% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 24.2% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13.5% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 27% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 89.5% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 98.4% | 94.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 94.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magnolias was 17.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.0% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Magnolias has the 4th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 108th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Magnolias, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-04-14 | £307,198 |
| 14 Magnolias, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-04-19 | £211,871 |
| 26 Magnolias, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2015-12-01 | £358,175 |
| 2 Magnolias, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-10-30 | £332,414 |
| 4 Magnolias, Batley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-06-30 | £243,498 |
WF17 9AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 585 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birstall Primary Academy Chapel Lane , Birstall WF17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlinghow Academy Ealand Road , Carlinghow WF17 8HT | - not rated | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School Upper Batley Lane , WF17 0NP | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 3,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,489 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 | 1,546 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 | 509 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 367 yd | |
| Subway | 895 Bradford Road, Birstall | 433 yd | |
| PPG Architectural Coatings UK Ltd | Ppg Architectural Coatings Uk, Huddersfield Road | 533 yd | |
| Shama Heckmondwike Ltd | 192 Leeds Road, Heckmondwike | 548 yd | |
| Luigis Ristorante | Bradford Road, Birstall | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Inn | 226 White Lee Road, White Lee | 517 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 100 Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 556 yd | |
| Old Wine And Spirit Vaults | 42 Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 816 yd | |
| The Princess Ballroom | The Venue, Market Street | 896 yd | |
| Birstall Sports & Social Club | Birstall Sports And Social Club, 1 Nelson Street | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yama | 813 Bradford Road, Batley | 440 yd | |
| Pickniks | Picniks, 680 Bradford Road | 513 yd | |
| Fryer Tucks | Friar Tucks, 152 Leeds Road | 718 yd | |
| Panda Country Chinese Takeaway | 924 Bradford Road, Birstall | 896 yd | |
| Sandwich And Co | 16 Market Street, Birstall | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Smithies Lane, Birstall | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossbank Methodists Cricket Club CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB LEA ROAD | grass pitches | 114 yd |
| St Patricks Mill Street MILL STREET | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| White Lee Football Ground SMITHIES MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Lee Side School Fields LEE FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 733 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 | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.