Walnut Place is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 8NQ 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 Walnut Place, Dewsbury, WF12 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 8QS, WF12 8NF, WF12 8NH, WF12 8NJ, WF12 8RQ, WF12 8NN, WF12 8PB, WF12 8PD, WF12 8NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF12 8NQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 53.5% | 52.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 46.5% | 47.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF12 8NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.2% | 48.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 33.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 2.6% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 42% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 36.5% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 16.1% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.6% | 26.6% | -20.0% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 17% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.2% | 18.5% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 97.6% | 90.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 9.1% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 90.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Poland | 8.8% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 32.6% | 13.5% | 19.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walnut Place was 250.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% higher than the Dewsbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walnut Place has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Dewsbury East and the 80th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Walnut Place, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-03-11 | £123,585 |
| 7 Walnut Place, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2016-06-23 | £127,981 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 2out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Infant School Commercial Street , Earlsheaton WF12 8JF | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy High Street , Gawthorpe WF5 9QP | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Bendigo Road , WF12 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Church Street , WF5 9DG | 4out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,395 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 | 5,063 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 704 yd | |
| Le Petit Cafe | 93 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commercial | 135 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 671 yd | |
| Earlsheaton Central Working Mens Club | Commercial Street, Earlsheaton | 687 yd | |
| Spangled Bull | 6 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 821 yd | |
| White Rose Pool And Snooker Club | 580 Wakefield Road, Ossett | 852 yd | |
| Earlsheaton Conservative Club | Park Road, Earlsheaton | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stew's Brews | 161 Chickenley Lane, Chickenley | 101 yd | |
| Paradise Indian Takeaway | 4 Princess Street, Chickenley | 420 yd | |
| Efc Three In 1 Takeaway | 2 St Peters Parade, Earlsheaton | 725 yd | |
| Bobbys smash burgers | 264 Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 866 yd | |
| Chu Fish And Chip Shop | 204 Old Bank Road, Earlsheaton | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso | Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Road Recreation Ground WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Earlsheaton Park CROSS PARK STREET | grass pitches | 908 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.