Branwell Avenue is in Birstall, Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 9DF is located in the Birstall and Birkenshaw 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 Branwell Avenue, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 9DQ, WF17 9DJ, WF17 9BU, WF17 9BT, WF17 9DN, WF17 9BX, WF17 9BY, WF17 9QS, WF17 9BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 9DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.5% | 55.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 41.5% | 44.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 9DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 52.6% | 52.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 29.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 53.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 16.4% | -11.3% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 12.8% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 19.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 22.1% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 92.4% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 99% | 90.8% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 90.5% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Branwell Avenue was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Branwell Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 560th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Branwell Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-07-31 | £179,872 |
| Oakwell Court, 75 Branwell Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-08-31 | £85,761 |
| Oakwell Court, 51 Branwell Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2023-03-28 | £61,421 |
| Oakwell Court, 59 Branwell Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,500 | 2022-11-25 | £62,603 |
| Oakwell Court, 79 Branwell Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-11-18 | £87,954 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldhead Primary Academy Charlotte Close , Birstall WF17 9BX | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Birstall Nova Lane , Birstall WF17 9LQ | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birstall Primary Academy Chapel Lane , Birstall WF17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drighlington Primary School Moorland Road , Drighlington BD11 1JY | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community 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 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| BBG Academy Bradford Road , BD19 4BE | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 1out of 4 | 3,716 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 | 2,642 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 | 2,418 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 3,834 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaktree Cafe | Oak Tree Cafe, Oakwell Hall | 840 yd | |
| Sodexo | Mars Care And Treats Petcare Europe Ltd, Oakwell Way | 855 yd | |
| Bangla Lounge | 38 Low Lane, Birstall | 970 yd | |
| Cafe V | 15 Nelson Street, Birstall | 991 yd | |
| The Cobbles Restaurant And Bistro | 2 Market Place, Birstall | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant Inn | 108 Gelderd Road, Birstall | 486 yd | |
| Bronte Lounge | 3-5 Middlegate, Birstall | 943 yd | |
| Priestley's Sports Bar | Priestleys Sports Bar, 6A Low Lane | 948 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey | 97 Low Lane, Birstall | 970 yd | |
| Birstall Conservative Club | 40 Low Lane, Birstall | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepper & Crust Ltd | Pepper and Crust, 45 Lowood Lane | 66 yd | |
| The Plaice | 20 Leeds Road, Birstall | 943 yd | |
| Paradise Pizza | 5 High Street, Birstall | 945 yd | |
| Naveeds Indian Takeaway | 75 Low Lane, Birstall | 948 yd | |
| Pizza 55 | 55 Low Lane, Birstall | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 12, Birstall Shopping Park | 1,017 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Smithies Lane, Birstall | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fieldhead Primary Academy CHARLOTTE CLOSE | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Owler Lane Recreation Ground OWLER LANE | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Mp Fit BRITANNIA MILLS BRITANNIA MILLS GELDERD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Birstall Cricket Club LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Leeds) WOODHEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,033 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.