Parker Road is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 0AW is located in the Dewsbury South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dewsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parker Road, Dewsbury, WF12 0AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 0AX, WF12 0RS, WF12 0AU, WF12 0AH, WF12 0AN, WF12 0RW, WF12 0AL, WF12 0SJ, WF12 0AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF12 0AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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% | 35.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 48.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 46% | 45.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 31.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 15.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around WF12 0AW this area, 32.6% 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 32.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 12.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 15.1% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 16.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 5.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 39.2% | 34.1% | -5.1% | 3.1% | 31.0% |
| Pakistani | 30.6% | 35.5% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 32.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 25.8% | 20.6% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -60.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 69.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 69.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 24.7% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 19.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 69.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 20.3% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 3.4% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.9% | 37.2% | -30.3% |
| Christian | 12.7% | 46.2% | -33.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 69.1% | 6.5% | 62.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parker Road was 12.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Dewsbury South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Parker Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Dewsbury South and the 57th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Parker Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-09-29 | £279,786 |
| 32 Parker Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-02-26 | £219,820 |
| 4 Parker Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £36,059 | 2018-05-11 | £52,436 |
| 18 Parker Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2016-08-26 | £135,628 |
| 12 Parker Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2013-10-18 | £153,412 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF12 0AW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Looking after home or family | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Slaithwaite Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9DL | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Vicarage Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9PD | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overthorpe CofE Academy Edge Top Road , Thornhill WF12 0BH | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School Pentland Road , Savile Town WF12 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Junior and Infant School Edge Lane , Thornhill WF12 0QT | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rida Boys High School Perseverance Inn , Forge Lane WF12 9EJ | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ravenshall School Ravensthorpe Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Lees Community Cafe | 53 Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees | 315 yd | |
| Bommers Baps | 453 Lees Hall Road, Thornhill Lees | 653 yd | |
| Horizon Care | Bramley House, Overthorpe Road | 815 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 133 Combs Road, Thornhill | 901 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Overthorpe Ce Academy, Edge Top Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton House Club And Institute | Lees Hall Road, Thornhill Lees | 452 yd | |
| Overthorpe Sports Club | Ings Lane, Thornhill | 722 yd | |
| Masonic Lodge | The Masonic Hall, Savile House | 726 yd | |
| Thornhill Trojans ARLFC | Thornhill Sports And Community Centre And Trojans Rugby Club, Edge Top Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mavas Fast Food | 335 Lees Hall Road, Thornhill Lees | 190 yd | |
| Fredsters | Quality Fish And Chips, 62 Ingham Road | 309 yd | |
| Eastern Chop Suey Bar | Chop Sue Bar, 261 Headfield Road | 456 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage | 265 Headfield Road, Thornhill Lees | 456 yd | |
| Fresh And Fruity | 257 Headfield Road, Thornhill Lees | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket | Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees | 413 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lees Holme Park BREWERY LANE | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Centenary Square Football Field CENTENARY SQUARE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Overthorpe Sports Club OVERTHORPE SPORTS CLUB OVERTHORPE SPORTS CLUB INGS LANE | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Overthorpe Ce Academy EDGE TOP ROAD | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Overthorpe Park Playing Fields EDGE TOP ROAD | grass pitches | 952 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.