The Avenue is in Birstall, Batley and in Kirklees district. WF17 9PP 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 The Avenue, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF17 9DX, WF17 9PR, WF17 9JX, WF17 9HS, WF17 9DU, WF17 9DY, WF17 9PL, WF17 9PH, WF17 9EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF17 9PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 50.1% | 53.8% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 46.2% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 33.8% | 39.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 41.7% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 50.6% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 30% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 25.9% | 17.9% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.3% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 30.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 94.1% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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% | 95.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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% | 95.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% higher than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Avenue has the 34th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 428th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2026-03-20 | £200,000 |
| 11 The Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2026-03-06 | £285,000 |
| 22 The Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-10-30 | £359,915 |
| 1 The Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2022-10-07 | £305,854 |
| 9 The Avenue, Batley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £199,995 | 2021-09-24 | £245,090 |
WF17 9PP 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 4,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Community Primary School Chapel Lane , Birstall WF17 9EE | - not rated | 223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birstall Primary Academy Chapel Lane , Birstall WF17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Birstall Nova Lane , Birstall WF17 9LQ | - not rated | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Nova Lane , Birstall WF17 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Batley Girls' High School - Visual Arts College Windmill Lane , WF17 0LD | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 1,480 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Middle School Bradford Road , Gomersal BD19 4BE | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 4,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitechapel Middle School Whitechapel Road , BD19 6HR | - not rated | 4,702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 4,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 5,128 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 | 1,899 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 | 1,215 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Becker School Ruby Street , WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,690 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Funny Onion | 930 Bradford Road, Birstall | 176 yd | |
| Cafe At Number One | 1 Market Street, Birstall | 218 yd | |
| Love Hair | 35A Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 220 yd | |
| Bangla Lounge | 38 Low Lane, Birstall | 241 yd | |
| The Cobbles Restaurant And Bistro | 2 Market Place, Birstall | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Princess Ballroom | The Venue, Market Street | 218 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 100 Huddersfield Road, Birstall | 231 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey | 97 Low Lane, Birstall | 241 yd | |
| Birstall Conservative Club | 40 Low Lane, Birstall | 241 yd | |
| Bronte Lounge | 3-5 Middlegate, Birstall | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Country Chinese Takeaway | 924 Bradford Road, Birstall | 176 yd | |
| Sandwich And Co | 16 Market Street, Birstall | 219 yd | |
| Leoruskys Pizza | 93-95 Low Lane, Birstall | 241 yd | |
| Naveeds Indian Takeaway | 75 Low Lane, Birstall | 255 yd | |
| Pizza 55 | 55 Low Lane, Birstall | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Smithies Lane, Birstall | 230 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Patricks Mill Street MILL STREET | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Mp Fit BRITANNIA MILLS BRITANNIA MILLS GELDERD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Crossbank Methodists Cricket Club CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB CROSSBANK METHODISTS CRICKET CLUB LEA ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| White Lee Football Ground SMITHIES MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Birstall Cricket Club LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Windmill Ce Primary School WINDMILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL WINDMILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL UPPER BATLEY LANE | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.