Mendip Road is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 7JY 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 Mendip Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 7LH, WF12 7JZ, WF12 7LQ, WF12 7JU, WF12 7LA, WF12 7LS, WF12 7TE, WF12 7JX, WF12 7LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF12 7JY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 47.5% | 47.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 52.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 7JY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 24.9% | 33.9% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 52.2% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38% | 51.5% | 13.5% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 45.1% | 33.6% | -11.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.3% | 15.9% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 12.7% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 23.3% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 26.5% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 0.7% | 8.7% | 8.0% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% | 22.1% | 13.6% | 2.7% | 19.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.1% | 66.3% | -22.8% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
In this area, 89.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 89.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 89% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 29.7% | 6.5% | 23.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mendip Road was 106.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.2% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mendip Road has the 63rd highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 411th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mendip Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2024-08-16 | £193,671 |
| 9 Mendip Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2024-08-16 | £187,321 |
| 14 Mendip Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-02-22 | £195,462 |
| 8 Mendip Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-05-10 | £248,012 |
| 19 Mendip Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-05-31 | £196,529 |
WF12 7JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Bendigo Road , WF12 7LX | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School Rockley Street , WF13 1NS | 2out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Infant School Commercial Street , Earlsheaton WF12 8JF | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School High Street , Hanging Heaton WF17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School Leeds Road , Shaw Cross WF12 7HP | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 4,172 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 | 3,659 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 | 1,531 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roos Cafe | Unit 1, Shaw Cross Business Park | 817 yd | |
| The Shake Town Express Unit 10 | Sharp Street Units, Sharp Street | 999 yd | |
| Cafe Etienne | Benettos Coffee House Unit 4, Empire House | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club | White Cross Road, Dewsbury | 345 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 107 Leeds Road, Dewsbury | 533 yd | |
| Plastic Ivy, Amber Court | 33 Leeds Road, Dewsbury | 831 yd | |
| Hanging Heaton Cricket Club | Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton | 868 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chu Fish And Chip Shop | 204 Old Bank Road, Earlsheaton | 478 yd | |
| Stacey's Place | Staceys Place, 392 Leeds Road | 480 yd | |
| Bobbys smash burgers | 264 Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 563 yd | |
| Dewsbury Fisheries | 1 Battye Street, Dewsbury | 1,035 yd | |
| Kfc | Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury | 328 yd | |
| Esso | Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Croft Academy OLD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Bywell Junior School BENDIGO ROAD | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club WHITE CROSS ROAD | golf | 389 yd |
| Leeds Road Paul Hinchcliffe Memorial Ground LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Earlsheaton Park CROSS PARK STREET | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Wakefield Road Recreation Ground WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Hanging Heaton Cricket Club BENNETT LANE | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Dewsbury Rams (Tetley'S Stadium) THE TETLEYS STADIUM THE TETLEYS STADIUM OWL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 909 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 117.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.