Mount Pleasant is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 8BA 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 Mount Pleasant, Dewsbury, WF12 8BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 8BS, WF12 8BB, WF12 8BZ, WF12 8AZ, WF12 8AQ, WF12 8BP, WF12 7DE, WF12 8BE, WF12 8BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF12 8BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 53.2% | 52.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 47.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 31.8% | 28.4% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 44.7% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 18.9% | 16% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 38.7% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 19% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 9.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 32.1% | 27.9% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 12% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.8% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 25.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 7% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 80.6% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 96.7% | 91.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 91.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Pleasant was 92.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% lower than the Dewsbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mount Pleasant has the 14th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Dewsbury East and the 509th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Mount Pleasant, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2025-02-12 | £95,569 |
| 87 Mount Pleasant, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-09-09 | £130,262 |
| 85 Mount Pleasant, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,995 | 2020-10-19 | £99,410 |
| 83 Mount Pleasant, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,100 | 2015-11-02 | £136,402 |
| 83 Mount Pleasant, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-07-31 | £133,891 |
WF12 8BA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF12 8BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsheaton Infant School Commercial Street , Earlsheaton WF12 8JF | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School Rockley Street , WF13 1NS | 2out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LY | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Bendigo Road , WF12 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 2out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 669 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 3,773 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 | 4,340 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 | 906 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,459 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Petit Cafe | 93 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 405 yd | |
| Smiling Cat Cafe | Uk Greetings, Queens Mill | 676 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tamp N Swirl 2, 14-16 Longcauseway | 802 yd | |
| Cafe Etienne | Benettos Coffee House Unit 4, Empire House | 820 yd | |
| Dewsbury Minster Refectory | Dewsbury Minster Church Of All Saints, Vicarage Road | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsheaton Conservative Club | Park Road, Earlsheaton | 203 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 26 Park Road, Earlsheaton | 203 yd | |
| Spangled Bull | 6 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 401 yd | |
| Earlsheaton Central Working Mens Club | Commercial Street, Earlsheaton | 409 yd | |
| The Commercial | 135 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efc Three In 1 Takeaway | 2 St Peters Parade, Earlsheaton | 391 yd | |
| Chu Fish And Chip Shop | 204 Old Bank Road, Earlsheaton | 575 yd | |
| Kfc | Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street | 591 yd | |
| Bobbys smash burgers | 264 Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 592 yd | |
| Shawarma Keng 4u Ltd | Shawarma Keng, 2 Broadway House | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso | Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 395 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Railway Street, Dewsbury | 493 yd | |
| Aldi Dewsbury | Unit 4, The Rishworth Centre | 687 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Aldams Road, Dewsbury | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earlsheaton Park CROSS PARK STREET | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Manor Croft Academy OLD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Dewsbury Sports Centre Longcauseway | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| Sands Lane Playing Fields SANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Kick Off Dewsbury SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE MILL STREET EAST | artificial grass pitch | 903 yd |
| Madni Muslim Girl'S High School 40-42 40-42 SCARBOROUGH STREET | 949 yd | |
| Wakefield Road Recreation Ground WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Ladies Leisure Ltd (Closed) Yorkshire House Yorkshire House South Street | health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Crawford Ashley Fitness Centre (Closed) Union Street | health and fitness suite | 1,008 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.