Chiltern Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7JZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF12 7JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51.6%	0.4%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.8%	48.4%	-0.4%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.3%	36.4%	5.1%	37.9%	-1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	59%	47.9%	-11.1%	44.2%	3.7%
Separated	2.3%	2.9%	0.6%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	6.6%	9.9%	3.3%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	0.8%	2.9%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.2%

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	51.2%	50.8%	-0.4%	48.4%	2.4%
Good health	31.9%	28.3%	-3.6%	33.6%	-5.3%
Fair health	11.7%	14%	2.3%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	4%	4.9%	0.9%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	1.2%	2%	0.8%	1.2%	0.8%

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	28.5%	19%	-9.5%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	8.3%	-5.4%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.1%	20.2%	-0.9%	13.4%	6.8%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	5.8%	1.5%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	21.1%	9.0%	16.9%	4.2%
Degree or Similar	17.6%	24%	6.4%	33.8%	-9.8%
Other	2.7%	1.7%	-1.0%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.8%	3.9%	2.1%	3.1%	0.8%
Pakistani	3.4%	14.4%	11.0%	2.7%	11.7%
Other Asian	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	90.8%	77.1%	-13.7%	81.4%	-4.3%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.2% 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	94.5%	91.2%	-3.3%	83.2%	8.0%
European Union	1.8%	2%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	6.2%	3.4%	5.6%	0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	91.5%	-2.4%	83.2%	8.3%
10+ Years	0.9%	7.5%	6.6%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0.3%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.2%	76.7%	2.5%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
No passport held	16.9%	13.5%	3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.9%	37.2%	-3.3%
Christian	40.7%	46.2%	-5.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	17.3%	6.5%	10.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Chiltern Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chiltern Road was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the Dewsbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Chiltern Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Dewsbury East and the 505th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

🔎 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 7JZ, 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 Chiltern Road are based on 25 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 Chiltern Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7JZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF12 7JZ

Average Price
£193,929

Semi-Detached
£192,066

Terraced
£184,527

Detached
£219,256

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chiltern Road

Average Price
£199,925

Semi-Detached
£204,921

Terraced
£185,662

Detached
£221,067

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chiltern Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Chiltern Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2025-06-20	£223,198
19 Chiltern Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2023-12-15	£230,942
21 Chiltern Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-01-24	£228,690
12 Chiltern Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£179,999	2022-09-16	£197,999
9 Chiltern Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2022-03-25	£220,195

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF12 7JZ

Employment

WF12 7JZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Part-Time Employee	44
Retired	31
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	12
Other	8
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Administrative and support service activities	12
Education	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate 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	4out of 4	1,707 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	410 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School Rockley Street , WF13 1NS	2out of 4	798 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Earlsheaton Infant School Commercial Street , Earlsheaton WF12 8JF	3out of 4	1,045 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	1,166 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mill Lane Primary School Mill Lane , WF17 6EG	3out of 4	1,288 yd	Community school	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	209 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL	1out of 4	2,077 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE	3out of 4	2,361 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ	3out of 4	3,301 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Boys	More About School
Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH	4out of 4	4,156 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	3,678 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	1,495 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY	- not rated	1,751 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA	- not rated	1,803 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX	- not rated	1,820 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG	- not rated	1,825 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roos Cafe	Unit 1, Shaw Cross Business Park	870 yd
The Shake Town Express Unit 10	Sharp Street Units, Sharp Street	959 yd
Cafe Etienne	Benettos Coffee House Unit 4, Empire House	1,035 yd
Khai	4 Market Shops, Crackenedge Lane	1,061 yd
Vanners Diner	Cafe Open Market, Stall 12 Dewsbury Market	1,065 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hanging Heaton Golf Club	White Cross Road, Dewsbury	368 yd
Crown Hotel	107 Leeds Road, Dewsbury	491 yd
Plastic Ivy, Amber Court	33 Leeds Road, Dewsbury	787 yd
Hanging Heaton Cricket Club	Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton	905 yd
Fox And Hounds	Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton	905 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chu Fish And Chip Shop	204 Old Bank Road, Earlsheaton	449 yd
Stacey's Place	Staceys Place, 392 Leeds Road	526 yd
Bobbys smash burgers	264 Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton	539 yd
Kfc	Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street	992 yd
Dewsbury Fisheries	1 Battye Street, Dewsbury	994 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury	354 yd
Esso	Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton	529 yd
Sainsburys	Railway Street, Dewsbury	1,061 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Manor Croft Academy OLD BANK ROAD	grass pitches	252 yd
Bywell Junior School BENDIGO ROAD	grass pitches	361 yd
Hanging Heaton Golf Club WHITE CROSS ROAD	golf	401 yd
Leeds Road Paul Hinchcliffe Memorial Ground LEEDS ROAD	grass pitches	486 yd
Earlsheaton Park CROSS PARK STREET	grass pitches	729 yd
Wakefield Road Recreation Ground WAKEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	842 yd
Hanging Heaton Cricket Club BENNETT LANE	grass pitches	878 yd
Dewsbury Rams (Tetley'S Stadium) THE TETLEYS STADIUM THE TETLEYS STADIUM OWL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	960 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	61.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	72.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF12 7JZ