Sugar Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 7AN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF12 7AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.5%	50.7%	-1.8%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	47.5%	49.3%	1.8%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WF12 7AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.5%	26.2%	0.7%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	58.3%	53.9%	-4.4%	44.2%	9.7%
Separated	1.4%	2.3%	0.9%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	8.3%	10.5%	2.2%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	6.5%	7%	0.5%	6.1%	0.9%

Health

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	43.8%	40.8%	-3.0%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	36.4%	39.1%	2.7%	33.6%	5.5%
Fair health	16.4%	16.3%	-0.1%	12.7%	3.6%
Bad health	2.5%	2.7%	0.2%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.9%	1%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.5%	20.2%	-4.3%	18.2%	2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	11.9%	-2.5%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	14.6%	-4.1%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	11.9%	5.4%	5.3%	6.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	13.4%	1.5%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	18.7%	24.9%	6.2%	33.8%	-8.9%
Other	5.4%	3.2%	-2.2%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.9%	4.5%	3.6%	3.1%	1.4%
Pakistani	0.6%	3.4%	2.8%	2.7%	0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.5%	-1.1%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.1%	87.6%	-10.5%	81.4%	6.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.8% 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%	90.8%	-5.2%	83.2%	7.6%
European Union	2.5%	4.7%	2.2%	6.1%	-1.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2%	1.7%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	91.2%	-4.2%	83.2%	8.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.5%	6.2%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	2%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.6%	76.7%	7.9%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	10.6%	13.5%	-2.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.1%	37.2%	-8.1%
Christian	52.7%	46.2%	6.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Muslim	4.1%	6.5%	-2.4%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	11.3%	6.0%	5.3%

Safety

Is Sugar Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sugar Lane was 134.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% lower than the Dewsbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sugar Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Dewsbury East and the 291st highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WF12 7AN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sugar Lane are based on 64 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kirklees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sugar Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 7AN

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF12 7AN

Average Price
£210,642

Semi-Detached
£210,094

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£215,030

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sugar Lane

Average Price
£240,513

Semi-Detached
£243,798

Terraced
£231,866

Detached
£229,399

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sugar LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Sugar Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-11-15	£190,126
14 Sugar Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2024-01-24	£109,228
14 Sugar Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£80,000	2023-11-30	£86,687
42 Sugar Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£213,000	2023-06-01	£234,191
14 Sugar Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2021-06-25	£172,661

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF12 7AN

Employment

WF12 7AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WF12 7AN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	85
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	41
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	17
Construction	15
Other	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Information and communication	8
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU	4out of 4	1,289 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School Rockley Street , WF13 1NS	2out of 4	371 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Earlsheaton Infant School Commercial Street , Earlsheaton WF12 8JF	3out of 4	908 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Bendigo Road , WF12 7LX	3out of 4	936 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LY	3out of 4	1,215 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT	2out of 4	1,450 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW	3out of 4	390 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL	1out of 4	1,706 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE	3out of 4	1,973 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ	3out of 4	3,513 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	More About School
Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH	4out of 4	3,972 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD	3out of 4	3,852 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR	- not rated	1,149 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY	- not rated	1,263 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX	- not rated	1,299 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG	- not rated	1,300 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA	- not rated	1,521 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Etienne	Benettos Coffee House Unit 4, Empire House	571 yd
The Shake Town Express Unit 10	Sharp Street Units, Sharp Street	612 yd
Khai	4 Market Shops, Crackenedge Lane	626 yd
Cafe Mon Amis	30 Corporation Street, Dewsbury	644 yd
Vanners Diner	Cafe Open Market, Stall 12 Dewsbury Market	647 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crown Hotel	107 Leeds Road, Dewsbury	304 yd
Plastic Ivy, Amber Court	33 Leeds Road, Dewsbury	409 yd
Station Hotel	Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury	645 yd
Earlsheaton Conservative Club	Park Road, Earlsheaton	662 yd
Park Hotel	26 Park Road, Earlsheaton	662 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kfc	Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street	472 yd
Chu Fish And Chip Shop	204 Old Bank Road, Earlsheaton	533 yd
Dewsbury Fisheries	1 Battye Street, Dewsbury	617 yd
Bobbys smash burgers	264 Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton	621 yd
Subway	7 Broadway House, Foundry Street	645 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Esso	Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton	412 yd
Sainsburys	Railway Street, Dewsbury	534 yd
Aldi Dewsbury	Unit 4, The Rishworth Centre	609 yd
Tesco	303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury	758 yd
Farmfoods	Aldams Road, Dewsbury	941 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Manor Croft Academy OLD BANK ROAD	grass pitches	283 yd
Earlsheaton Park CROSS PARK STREET	grass pitches	518 yd
Dewsbury Sports Centre Longcauseway	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	645 yd
Hanging Heaton Golf Club WHITE CROSS ROAD	golf	716 yd
Crawford Ashley Fitness Centre (Closed) Union Street	health and fitness suite	808 yd
Ladies Leisure Ltd (Closed) Yorkshire House Yorkshire House South Street	health and fitness suite	878 yd
Bywell Junior School BENDIGO ROAD	grass pitches	888 yd
Leeds Road Paul Hinchcliffe Memorial Ground LEEDS ROAD	grass pitches	995 yd
Wakefield Road Recreation Ground WAKEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	1,050 yd
Kick Off Dewsbury SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE MILL STREET EAST	artificial grass pitch	1,051 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	32.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	184.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	900 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	900 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	156.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WF12 7AN