Bywell Road is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 7LN 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 Bywell Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 7NB, WF12 8ER, WF12 7ND, WF12 8ES, WF12 7LP, WF12 7TA, WF12 8EX, WF12 8AN, WF12 7LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF12 7LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 52.8% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 47.2% | -6.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 28.3% | 34.8% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 49.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 45.3% | 39.9% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 39.6% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 26.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 13.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 4% | -4.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20.4% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 16.7% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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 | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 11.9% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.3% | 70.4% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 92.7% | 86.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 86.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.2% | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bywell Road was 37.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Dewsbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bywell Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Dewsbury East and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Bywell Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-10-20 | £312,442 |
| 166 Bywell Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-07-07 | £291,963 |
| 142 Bywell Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-06-29 | £329,846 |
| 143 Bywell Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-09-09 | £242,000 |
| 145 Bywell Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-06-24 | £279,167 |
WF12 7LN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,991 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 | 626 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Infant School Commercial Street , Earlsheaton WF12 8JF | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 2out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School Rockley Street , WF13 1NS | 2out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School High Street , Hanging Heaton WF17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 3,699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 4,165 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 1,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinners Fisheries, Spinners Arms | 446 Wakefield Road, Chickenley | 784 yd | |
| Le Petit Cafe | 93 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 795 yd | |
| Ma B's The Royal Oak | 114 Owl Lane, Ossett | 1,063 yd | |
| Roos Cafe | Unit 1, Shaw Cross Business Park | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsheaton Central Working Mens Club | Commercial Street, Earlsheaton | 655 yd | |
| Earlsheaton Conservative Club | Park Road, Earlsheaton | 711 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 26 Park Road, Earlsheaton | 711 yd | |
| The Commercial | 135 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 723 yd | |
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club | White Cross Road, Dewsbury | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbys smash burgers | 264 Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 144 yd | |
| Chu Fish And Chip Shop | 204 Old Bank Road, Earlsheaton | 178 yd | |
| Efc Three In 1 Takeaway | 2 St Peters Parade, Earlsheaton | 714 yd | |
| Paradise Indian Takeaway | 4 Princess Street, Chickenley | 824 yd | |
| Stew's Brews | 161 Chickenley Lane, Chickenley | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso | Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 358 yd | |
| Tesco | 303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Road Recreation Ground WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Earlsheaton Park CROSS PARK STREET | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Manor Croft Academy OLD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Bywell Junior School BENDIGO ROAD | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Leeds Road Paul Hinchcliffe Memorial Ground LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club WHITE CROSS ROAD | golf | 896 yd |
| Dewsbury Rams (Tetley'S Stadium) THE TETLEYS STADIUM THE TETLEYS STADIUM OWL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.