Batley Road is in Wakefield and in Wakefield district. WF2 0AA is located in the Wakefield North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF2 9PR, WF2 9PT, WF2 9PS, WF2 0EG, WF2 9HR, WF2 9PX, WF2 9HS, WF2 0AD, WF2 0DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF2 0AA has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 51.2% | 48% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 42.6% | 41.3% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 39.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 40.3% | 47.1% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 32.3% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 14.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 WF2 0AA this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 32.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 12.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 25.4% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 12.1% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 81.6% | -11.6% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 92.2% | 84.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 84.3% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Batley Road was 76.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Wakefield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Batley Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Wakefield North and the 504th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Batley Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-03-15 | £258,406 |
| 13 Batley Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-08-12 | £282,829 |
| 27 Batley Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-05-16 | £213,286 |
| 17 Batley Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-01-31 | £275,241 |
| 15 Batley Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-11-19 | £177,046 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 5,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School Flanshaw Road , Flanshaw WF2 0AS | 3out of 4 | 63 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs St Paul's Drive , Alverthorpe WF2 0BT | 2out of 4 | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD | 2out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Lawefield Lane , WF2 8ST | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Grange Academy Potovens Lane , Outwood WF1 2PF | 4out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 3,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Barnsley Road , Sandal WF2 6EQ | 3out of 4 | 4,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Girls' High School Junior School 2 St John's Square , WF1 2QX | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Girls' High School Wentworth Street , WF1 2QS | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School 158 Northgate , WF1 3QY | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School 154 Northgate , WF1 3QX | - not rated | 1,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivers Sandwich Bar | Silcoates Street, Wakefield | 478 yd | |
| The Last Lot Cafe | Unit 3a, Depot | 511 yd | |
| Wakefield Elim Community Church | The Denhale Active Recreation Centre, Denhale Avenue | 523 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 871 yd | |
| Rajas Wakefield | 65 Westgate End, Wakefield | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 2 Batley Road, Wakefield | 44 yd | |
| Scarborough Arms | 173 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 171 yd | |
| Balne Lane Wmc | Balne Lane Working Mens Club, Balne Avenue | 474 yd | |
| The New Albion | The New Albion Public House, Flanshaw Lane | 822 yd | |
| St Michaels Snooker Club | 1A Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Dinas | 176 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 135 yd | |
| Kasim's | 171, 171-171B Alverthorpe Road | 171 yd | |
| Baxy Fish Bar | 172 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 222 yd | |
| RS Butties | 54, 46-64 Thirlmere Road | 353 yd | |
| Scufflers | 128A Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 82 Batley Road, Wakefield | 470 yd | |
| Morrisons | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 871 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Dewsbury Road, Wakefield | 871 yd | |
| ASDA (4506) | Asda, Dewsbury Road | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Sutch Playing Field DENHALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Denhale Arc DENHALE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Prison Fields VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Grasmere Road GRASMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Hmp Wakefield LOVE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 866 yd |
| Isobodies BATLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| The Gym (Wakefield) DEWSBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Wakefield St Michaels Cricket Club CROSS LANE | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.