Highgate Terrace is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 7DL is located in the Dewsbury East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dewsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highgate Terrace, Dewsbury, WF12 7DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 7DG, WF12 7DF, WF12 7DQ, WF12 7DJ, WF12 8AT, WF12 7DH, WF12 8AU, WF12 7DD, WF12 7BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF12 7DL is primarily male, with 61.7% of the population 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 | 32.6% | 38.3% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -12.7% |
| Male | 67.4% | 61.7% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 12.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF12 7DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 64.2% | 60.8% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20% | 27.1% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 5.8% | -6.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 33.7% | 47.4% | 13.7% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 47.8% | 36.8% | -11.0% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 11.4% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 9% | 4% | -5.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 7DL this area, 29.3% 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 29.3% | 11.7% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 13.8% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 20.1% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 11.8% | 14% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 1.4% | -5.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 73.6% | 63.1% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 82% | 50% | -32.0% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 35% | 32.8% | 6.1% | 28.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 49.5% | -32.0% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 10.8% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 10.1% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 13.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 16.2% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.7% | 76.7% | -35.0% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 16.3% | 0.9% | 15.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 21.7% | 6.5% | 15.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highgate Terrace was 2751.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2083.4% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Highgate Terrace has the highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1233.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Highgate Terrace, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2020-11-27 | £112,121 |
| 2 Highgate Terrace, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £31,000 | 2001-04-10 | £130,152 |
| 2 Highgate Terrace, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1997-08-22 | £140,739 |
WF12 7DL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Infant School Commercial Street , Earlsheaton WF12 8JF | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Bendigo Road , WF12 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School Off Upper Road , Batley Carr WF13 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 3,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | 3out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 828 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Etienne | Benettos Coffee House Unit 4, Empire House | 208 yd | |
| Khai | 4 Market Shops, Crackenedge Lane | 278 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 8 Broadway House, Foundry Street | 291 yd | |
| Cafe Mon Amis | 30 Corporation Street, Dewsbury | 296 yd | |
| Vanners Diner | Cafe Open Market, Stall 12 Dewsbury Market | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic Ivy, Amber Court | 33 Leeds Road, Dewsbury | 216 yd | |
| Station Hotel | Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury | 335 yd | |
| Black Bull Hotel | 11 Market Place, Dewsbury | 348 yd | |
| Wellington Tavern | 33 Westgate, Dewsbury | 388 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 107 Leeds Road, Dewsbury | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kfc | Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street | 182 yd | |
| Shawarma Keng 4u Ltd | Shawarma Keng, 2 Broadway House | 287 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Broadway House, Foundry Street | 288 yd | |
| Victorian Fayre | Central Market, Cloth Hall Street | 311 yd | |
| Nan Thai Kitchen | Shop 7, Dewsbury Open Market | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Dewsbury | Unit 4, The Rishworth Centre | 293 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Railway Street, Dewsbury | 340 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Aldams Road, Dewsbury | 582 yd | |
| Lidl | Commercial Road, Dewsbury | 664 yd | |
| Esso | Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Sports Centre Longcauseway | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 333 yd |
| Crawford Ashley Fitness Centre (Closed) Union Street | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Ladies Leisure Ltd (Closed) Yorkshire House Yorkshire House South Street | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Manor Croft Academy OLD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Earlsheaton Park CROSS PARK STREET | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Kick Off Dewsbury SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE MILL STREET EAST | artificial grass pitch | 792 yd |
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club WHITE CROSS ROAD | golf | 918 yd |
| Options Community Centre (Closed) George Street | 921 yd | |
| Saville Playing Field SAVILE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.