Hillgarth is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 0SB is located in the Dewsbury South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dewsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillgarth, Dewsbury, WF12 0SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 0SD, WF12 0SE, WF12 0RQ, WF12 0LJ, WF12 0RG, WF12 0LL, WF12 0RH, WF12 0RL, WF12 0RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF12 0SB 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 Hillgarth was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% lower than the Dewsbury South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillgarth has the 25th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Dewsbury South and the 646th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Hillgarth, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2021-12-21 | £254,571 |
| 11 Hillgarth, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2019-05-10 | £232,921 |
| 5 Hillgarth, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-04-20 | £236,155 |
| 1 Hillgarth, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-03-25 | £359,732 |
| 2 Hillgarth, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-02-02 | £207,530 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,910 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 | 877 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Junior and Infant School Edge Lane , Thornhill WF12 0QT | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overthorpe CofE Academy Edge Top Road , Thornhill WF12 0BH | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Vicarage Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9PD | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School Pentland Road , Savile Town WF12 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,110 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Boys High School Perseverance Inn , Forge Lane WF12 9EJ | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ravenshall School Ravensthorpe Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,736 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Dolce Vita | 110 The Combs, Thornhill | 458 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 133 Combs Road, Thornhill | 493 yd | |
| Horizon Care | Bramley House, Overthorpe Road | 604 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | Unit 800 Part, Bretton Park Industrial Estate | 829 yd | |
| Thornhill Lees Community Cafe | 53 Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scarborough | The Town, Thornhill | 702 yd | |
| Savile Arms | Church Lane, Thornhill | 788 yd | |
| Thornhill Trojans ARLFC | Thornhill Sports And Community Centre And Trojans Rugby Club, Edge Top Road | 788 yd | |
| Thornhill Cricket And Bowling Club | Hall Lane, Thornhill | 855 yd | |
| Overthorpe Sports Club | Ings Lane, Thornhill | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredsters | Quality Fish And Chips, 62 Ingham Road | 497 yd | |
| Thornhill Chinese Takeaway | 28 The Town, Thornhill | 591 yd | |
| Eastern Chop Suey Bar | Chop Sue Bar, 261 Headfield Road | 663 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage | 265 Headfield Road, Thornhill Lees | 663 yd | |
| Fresh And Fruity | 257 Headfield Road, Thornhill Lees | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket | Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees | 417 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Overthorpe Park Playing Fields EDGE TOP ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Thornhill Cricket & Bowling Club HALL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 815 yd |
| Lees Holme Park BREWERY LANE | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Overthorpe Sports Club OVERTHORPE SPORTS CLUB OVERTHORPE SPORTS CLUB INGS LANE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Rectory Park RECTORY PARK RECTORY PARK CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Thornhill Junior And Infant School EDGE LANE | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Overthorpe Ce Academy EDGE TOP ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.