Derwent Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7EG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF12 7EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.2%	51.1%	4.9%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	53.8%	48.9%	-4.9%	49.0%	-0.1%

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 7EG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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	20.3%	27.5%	7.2%	37.9%	-10.4%
Married: Opposite sex	63.8%	56.7%	-7.1%	44.2%	12.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	7.7%	5.6%	-2.1%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	7.3%	9.4%	2.1%	6.1%	3.3%

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%	42.7%	-1.1%	48.4%	-5.7%
Good health	31%	35.1%	4.1%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	18.6%	17.9%	-0.7%	12.7%	5.2%
Bad health	5.9%	4.2%	-1.7%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

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 22.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.8%	19%	-3.8%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	13.4%	-0.8%	9.6%	3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.9%	13.8%	-4.1%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	10.2%	8.2%	-2.0%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	19.4%	6.8%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	19.5%	22.4%	2.9%	33.8%	-11.4%
Other	2.8%	3.9%	1.1%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1%	1.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-1.6%
Pakistani	0%	5.7%	5.7%	2.7%	3.0%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	2.3%	1.3%	0.9%	1.4%
White	95.9%	89.4%	-6.5%	81.4%	8.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	97.6%	98.5%	0.9%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	98.5%	1.6%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.7%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.2%	76.7%	7.5%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	15.5%	13.5%	2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.5%	37.2%	-8.7%
Christian	54%	46.2%	7.8%
Muslim	7.2%	6.5%	0.7%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	9.5%	6.0%	3.5%

Safety

Is Derwent Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwent Road was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Derwent Road has the 45th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 521st lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.0%.

🔎 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. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WF12 7EG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Derwent Road are based on 28 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 Derwent Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7EG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF12 7EG

Average Price
£249,402

Semi-Detached
£236,670

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£363,991

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Derwent Road

Average Price
£260,102

Semi-Detached
£251,358

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£373,772

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Derwent Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Derwent Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2023-12-14	£311,790
12 Derwent Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2021-12-22	£168,864
2 Derwent Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£157,000	2021-09-03	£194,516
23 Derwent Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£183,000	2020-10-23	£243,259
21 Derwent Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,500	2020-06-19	£261,329

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF12 7EG

Employment

WF12 7EG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7EG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	75
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	36
Student (economically inactive)	13
Self-Employed	10
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	19
Construction	17
Education	17
Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU	3out of 4	2,120 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY	- not rated	2,485 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS	- not rated	3,063 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG	- not rated	3,949 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN	- not rated	5,302 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School High Street , Hanging Heaton WF17 6DW	3out of 4	430 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Bendigo Road , WF12 7LX	3out of 4	657 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mill Lane Primary School Mill Lane , WF17 6EG	3out of 4	683 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School Leeds Road , Shaw Cross WF12 7HP	2out of 4	775 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warwick Road Primary School Warwick Road , WF17 6BS	3out of 4	1,253 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW	- not rated	1,067 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW	3out of 4	1,067 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB	- not rated	2,128 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL	- not rated	2,366 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Oxford Road , WF13 4LL	- not rated	2,366 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS	- not rated	1,736 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE	- not rated	5,337 yd	Further education	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	- not rated	2,999 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Zakaria Muslim Girls' High School 111 Warwick Road , WF17 6AJ	- not rated	1,145 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Serendipity Art College 56 Wellington Street , WF17 5HU	- not rated	1,788 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR	- not rated	1,821 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP	3out of 4	1,859 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Primary Pupil Referral Service Park Road , WF17 5LP	- not rated	1,859 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
HSL	Units 1 2 3 And 3a, Grange Road Business Park	578 yd
Roos Cafe	Unit 1, Shaw Cross Business Park	618 yd
McDonalds	18B Owl Lane, Shaw Cross	752 yd
Bedmaster Ltd	Puma, Grange Road	896 yd
Zucchini	260 Bradford Road, Batley	973 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hanging Heaton Cricket Club	Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton	43 yd
Fox And Hounds	Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton	43 yd
St Pauls Church Hall	Kirkgate, Hanging Heaton	305 yd
Hanging Heaton Golf Club	White Cross Road, Dewsbury	548 yd
Hanging Heaton Working Mens Club	High Street, Hanging Heaton	574 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stacey's Place	Staceys Place, 392 Leeds Road	398 yd
Delight Express	683 Leeds Road, Shaw Cross	784 yd
Sutty's Butties	Suttys Butties, 673 Leeds Road	788 yd
Viaduct Cafe	2 Grange Road, Batley	831 yd
Shakas (Portacabin)	Shakas, 260 Bradford Road	978 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury		549 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hanging Heaton Cricket Club BENNETT LANE	grass pitches	166 yd
Leeds Road Paul Hinchcliffe Memorial Ground LEEDS ROAD	grass pitches	497 yd
Hanging Heaton Golf Club WHITE CROSS ROAD	golf	583 yd
Bywell Junior School BENDIGO ROAD	grass pitches	668 yd
Dewsbury Rams (Tetley'S Stadium) THE TETLEYS STADIUM THE TETLEYS STADIUM OWL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	898 yd
Jd Gyms (Batley) BRADFORD ROAD	health and fitness suite	971 yd
Shaw Cross Sharks Arlfc GRANGE ROAD	grass pitches	989 yd
Body Positive Fitness Studio (Closed) Alexandra Mills Alexandra Mills Alexandra Road	health and fitness suite	1,007 yd
Manor Croft Academy OLD BANK ROAD	grass pitches	1,094 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	95.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.8%

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	64.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	92.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF12 7EG