Providence Street is in Earlsheaton, Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 8HZ 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 Providence Street, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 8JN, WF12 8HT, WF12 8HY, WF12 8JA, WF12 8JD, WF12 8JB, WF12 8DT, WF12 8DL, WF12 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF12 8HZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 53.4% | 55.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 44.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 38.2% | 36.4% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 42.3% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 10.9% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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% | 37% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 40.3% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 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.
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 | 35.9% | 27.6% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 14.6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 20.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14.2% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 16.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 97.7% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 98% | 95.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Providence Street was 121.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% lower than the Dewsbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Providence Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Dewsbury East and the 334th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Providence Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2023-09-22 | £199,713 |
| 83 Providence Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-07-30 | £156,377 |
| 4 Providence Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-04-23 | £162,726 |
| 75 Providence Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-05-24 | £209,423 |
| 81 Providence Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2018-01-19 | £187,842 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,105 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 | 70 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 2out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Bendigo Road , WF12 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School Rockley Street , WF13 1NS | 2out of 4 | 1,301 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 | 1,384 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,374 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 | 4,747 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 | 1,236 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 2,053 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 | 294 yd | |
| Spinners Fisheries, Spinners Arms | 446 Wakefield Road, Chickenley | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commercial | 135 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 195 yd | |
| Earlsheaton Central Working Mens Club | Commercial Street, Earlsheaton | 199 yd | |
| Spangled Bull | 6 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 368 yd | |
| Earlsheaton Conservative Club | Park Road, Earlsheaton | 416 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 26 Park Road, Earlsheaton | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efc Three In 1 Takeaway | 2 St Peters Parade, Earlsheaton | 243 yd | |
| Stew's Brews | 161 Chickenley Lane, Chickenley | 543 yd | |
| Bobbys smash burgers | 264 Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 557 yd | |
| Chu Fish And Chip Shop | 204 Old Bank Road, Earlsheaton | 637 yd | |
| Paradise Indian Takeaway | 4 Princess Street, Chickenley | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso | Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 602 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Railway Street, Dewsbury | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earlsheaton Park CROSS PARK STREET | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Wakefield Road Recreation Ground WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Sands Lane Playing Fields SANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Manor Croft Academy OLD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 957 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 176.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.