Rectory View is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 0NN is located in the Dewsbury South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dewsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory View, Dewsbury, WF12 0NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 0LQ, WF12 0LB, WF12 0JH, WF12 0PL, WF12 0SQ, WF12 0LE, WF12 0LH, WF12 0JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF12 0NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.6% | 40.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 44.9% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 46.1% | 39.6% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 40.7% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 13.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 17.6% | 17.6% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 14.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 25.2% | 0.8% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.4% | 11.7% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 10.4% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.7% | 72.3% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 96.9% | 91% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 91.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 21.8% | 6.5% | 15.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory View was 79.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% lower than the Dewsbury South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory View has the 31st lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Dewsbury South and the 594th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Rectory View, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-08-28 | £277,816 |
| 10A Rectory View, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-03-28 | £321,619 |
| 16 Rectory View, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-01-29 | £302,970 |
| 10A Rectory View, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-12-12 | £306,005 |
| 14 Rectory View, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-01-19 | £277,315 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 4,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Junior and Infant School Edge Lane , Thornhill WF12 0QT | - not rated | 757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Junior and Infant School Edge Lane , Thornhill WF12 0QT | - not rated | 757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School Edge Top Road , Thornhill WF12 0BH | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overthorpe CofE Academy Edge Top Road , Thornhill WF12 0BH | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Slaithwaite Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Community Academy Valley Drive , Thornhill WF12 0HE | - not rated | 862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Community Science College at Thornhill Valley Drive , Thornhill WF12 0HE | - not rated | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett School Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rida Boys High School 2 Chapel Street , WF12 9NQ | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 2,267 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Dolce Vita | 110 The Combs, Thornhill | 124 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 133 Combs Road, Thornhill | 581 yd | |
| Horizon Care | Bramley House, Overthorpe Road | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Cricket And Bowling Club | Hall Lane, Thornhill | 309 yd | |
| Savile Arms | Church Lane, Thornhill | 325 yd | |
| The Scarborough | The Town, Thornhill | 618 yd | |
| Thornhill Trojans ARLFC | Thornhill Sports And Community Centre And Trojans Rugby Club, Edge Top Road | 938 yd | |
| Thornhill Edge Working Mens Club | Albion Road, Thornhill Edge | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Chinese Takeaway | 28 The Town, Thornhill | 597 yd | |
| Scarborough Fisheries | The Town, Thornhill | 618 yd | |
| Pizza St Pietro | 86 Castle Mount, Thornhill | 784 yd | |
| Pizza Beach Ltd | 2-4 Doubting Lane, Thornhill | 865 yd | |
| Kings Pizza And Balti House | 2 Partridge Crescent, Thornhill | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket | Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Cricket & Bowling Club HALL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 313 yd |
| Rectory Park RECTORY PARK RECTORY PARK CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Thornhill Junior And Infant School EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Thornhill Sports Centre THORNHILL SPORTS CENTRE THORNHILL SPORTS CENTRE VALLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Overthorpe Park Playing Fields EDGE TOP ROAD | grass pitches | 937 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.