Walnut Grove is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 8PB 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 Grove, Dewsbury, WF12 8PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 8PD, WF12 8PA, WF12 8PF, WF12 8QS, WF12 8PE, WF12 8NY, WF12 8NQ, WF12 8PJ, WF12 8NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF12 8PB 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 | 47.3% | 49.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.2% | -2.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 38.2% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 44.9% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) 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 | 36.1% | 41% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 29.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 17% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
In the area around WF12 8PB this area, 34.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 34.7% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 11.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 15.1% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 16.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 98.2% | 97.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walnut Grove was 94.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Dewsbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walnut Grove has the 14th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Dewsbury East and the 494th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Walnut Grove, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2022-09-08 | £157,300 |
| 4 Walnut Grove, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-04-14 | £176,024 |
| 1 Walnut Grove, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2019-07-09 | £130,283 |
| 4 Walnut Grove, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2006-11-30 | £145,778 |
| 1A Walnut Grove, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2006-11-24 | £157,598 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,743 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 | 301 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Infant School Commercial Street , Earlsheaton WF12 8JF | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy High Street , Gawthorpe WF5 9QP | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Bendigo Road , WF12 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Church Street , WF5 9DG | 4out of 4 | 1,589 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 | 1,351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 2,709 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 3,429 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,453 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 | 5,143 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 | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 650 yd | |
| Le Petit Cafe | 93 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Rose Pool And Snooker Club | 580 Wakefield Road, Ossett | 742 yd | |
| The Commercial | 135 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 831 yd | |
| Earlsheaton Central Working Mens Club | Commercial Street, Earlsheaton | 845 yd | |
| Spangled Bull | 6 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 982 yd | |
| Earlsheaton Conservative Club | Park Road, Earlsheaton | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stew's Brews | 161 Chickenley Lane, Chickenley | 120 yd | |
| Paradise Indian Takeaway | 4 Princess Street, Chickenley | 352 yd | |
| Efc Three In 1 Takeaway | 2 St Peters Parade, Earlsheaton | 884 yd | |
| Bobbys smash burgers | 264 Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 977 yd | |
| Sea Urchin | Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Road Recreation Ground WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Earlsheaton Park CROSS PARK STREET | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.