Quarry Lane is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 7JG is located in the Batley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Batley and Spen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Quarry Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 7JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 7JD, WF12 7JN, WF12 7HZ, WF12 7JP, WF12 7JW, WF12 7HY, WF12 7JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF12 7JG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 55.1% | 47.9% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 44.9% | 52.1% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 7JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 23.4% | 26.2% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 52.4% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 9.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 44.9% | 36.6% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 41.2% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 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 | 32.5% | 23.8% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 14.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 10.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 26.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 95.4% | 92.9% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 98.6% | 91.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 91.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quarry Lane was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quarry Lane has the 35th lowest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 446th lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Quarry Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-08-31 | £222,533 |
| 19 Quarry Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2013-02-15 | £197,067 |
| 21 Quarry Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,000 | 1998-06-26 | £233,448 |
WF12 7JG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WF12 7JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 3,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 4,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 4,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 4,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 5,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Primary School Batley Road , West Ardsley WF3 1HD | - not rated | 994 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top Primary Academy Batley Road , West Ardsley WF3 1HD | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerton Primary School Hesketh Lane , Tingley WF3 1AR | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerton Primary Academy Hesketh Lane , Tingley WF3 1AR | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydgate Junior and Infant School Lydgate Road , Soothill WF17 6EY | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton First School Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU | - not rated | 4,351 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodkirk Academy Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodkirk High Specialist Science School Rein Road , Tingley WF3 1JQ | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ossett High School Gawthorpe Lane , Gawthorpe WF5 9BS | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Blenkinsop Middle School Sissons Terrace , Middleton LS10 4LQ | - not rated | 4,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 5,159 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 4,079 yd | Further education | 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 | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Pupil Referral Service Park Road , WF17 5LP | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reach Academy The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfields Pupil Referral Unit The Field Hill Centre , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BQ | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake n Butties | 1114 Leeds Road, Woodkirk | 339 yd | |
| Woodkirk Valley Country Club | 1172 Dewsbury Road, Tingley | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head Inn | Dewsbury Road, Tingley | 981 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | 7 Batley Road, Tingley | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Home Dining | Woodkirk Valley Country Club, Unit Top | 591 yd | |
| Fusian Kitchen | Cragg Lee, Syke Road | 979 yd | |
| Tingley Chinese Takeaway | 1 Syke Parade, Dewsbury Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Tingley Chinese | 1 - 2 Syke Parade, Dewsbury Road | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodkirk Valley Sports Club DEWSBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Joe G'S Fitness Centre (Closed) Dewsbury Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 589 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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.