Borrowdale Road is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 7NL 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 Borrowdale Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 7NY, WF12 7NT, WF12 7PA, WF12 7NQ, WF12 7NN, WF12 7NP, WF12 7NE, WF12 7NS, WF12 7NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF12 7NL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 7NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 27.5% | 27.6% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 53% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 8.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 45.6% | 55.5% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 28.6% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 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 | 25.8% | 17.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 26.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 11% | 11.0% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 80.8% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.3% | 95.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 17.4% | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borrowdale Road was 113.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borrowdale Road has the 54th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 376th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Borrowdale Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-03-22 | £195,462 |
| 19 Borrowdale Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-06-17 | £172,661 |
| 13 Borrowdale Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2018-03-27 | £184,475 |
| 14 Borrowdale Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-03-09 | £253,624 |
| 12 Borrowdale Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2011-02-04 | £207,596 |
WF12 7NL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,700 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 | 646 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Lane Primary School Mill Lane , WF17 6EG | 3out of 4 | 677 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 | 851 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School Rockley Street , WF13 1NS | 2out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Road Primary School Warwick Road , WF17 6BS | 3out of 4 | 1,023 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 | 801 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 3,746 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 | 3,070 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 | 1,409 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 2,169 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 | 792 yd | |
| HSL | Units 1 2 3 And 3a, Grange Road Business Park | 901 yd | |
| Hideaway Kitchen LDT | Hideaway Kitchen Ldt, Redbrick Mills, 218 Bradford Road | 907 yd | |
| Zucchini | 260 Bradford Road, Batley | 928 yd | |
| Oasis Indian Restaurant | 268 Bradford Road, Batley | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club | White Cross Road, Dewsbury | 245 yd | |
| Hanging Heaton Cricket Club | Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton | 375 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton | 375 yd | |
| St Pauls Church Hall | Kirkgate, Hanging Heaton | 677 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | 107 Leeds Road, Dewsbury | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey's Place | Staceys Place, 392 Leeds Road | 353 yd | |
| Ashpazi | 241 Bradford Road, Batley | 989 yd | |
| Basebox | 241 Bradford Road, Batley | 989 yd | |
| Shakas (Portacabin) | Shakas, 260 Bradford Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Dewsbury Fisheries | 1 Battye Street, Dewsbury | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury | 263 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club WHITE CROSS ROAD | golf | 231 yd |
| Hanging Heaton Cricket Club BENNETT LANE | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Leeds Road Paul Hinchcliffe Memorial Ground LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Bywell Junior School BENDIGO ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Manor Croft Academy OLD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Batley) BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Dewsbury Rams (Tetley'S Stadium) THE TETLEYS STADIUM THE TETLEYS STADIUM OWL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.