Princess Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8QL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF12 8QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	50.5%	-0.6%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	48.9%	49.5%	0.6%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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	37.7%	39.2%	1.5%	37.9%	1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	39.1%	40.1%	1.0%	44.2%	-4.1%
Separated	2.4%	2.6%	0.2%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	15%	11.2%	-3.8%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	5.8%	6.9%	1.1%	6.1%	0.8%

Health

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	36.1%	37.2%	1.1%	48.4%	-11.2%
Good health	35.7%	35.3%	-0.4%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	18.2%	16.2%	-2.0%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	8.6%	9.1%	0.5%	4.0%	5.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.3%	0.9%	1.2%	1.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 8QL this area, 41.4% 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 10.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43%	41.4%	-1.6%	18.2%	23.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	12.9%	-4.0%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.6%	12.9%	1.3%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	5.2%	2.3%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	14.7%	3.1%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	4.8%	10.8%	6.0%	33.8%	-23.0%
Other	9.2%	2.2%	-7.0%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1%	0.6%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.2%	95.9%	-2.3%	81.4%	14.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	94.3%	96.5%	2.2%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	3.9%	2.9%	-1.0%	6.1%	-3.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	96.5%	2.2%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.4%	76.7%	-11.3%
Lithuania	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
No passport held	31.1%	13.5%	17.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.1%	37.2%	18.9%
Christian	35.6%	46.2%	-10.6%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Princess Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Street was 262.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% higher than the Dewsbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Princess Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Dewsbury East and the 72nd highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WF12 8QL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Princess Street are based on 23 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kirklees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Princess Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8QL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF12 8QL

Average Price
£146,780

Semi-Detached
£146,780

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Princess Street

Average Price
£111,978

Semi-Detached
£123,740

Terraced
£105,616

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£52,569

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Princess Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Princess Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-05-05	£186,009
49 Princess Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2014-05-16	£145,086
36 Princess Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£58,500	2009-10-05	£101,605
47 Princess Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£117,000	2007-10-25	£175,985
32 Princess Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£86,950	2005-07-08	£151,744

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF12 8QL

Employment

WF12 8QL 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 student residents living in WF12 8QL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	66
Retired	38
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Part-Time Employee	24
Looking after home or family	22
Student (economically inactive)	19
Self-Employed	13
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Construction	8
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	6
Education	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU	4out of 4	2,664 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT	2out of 4	143 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Earlsheaton Infant School Commercial Street , Earlsheaton WF12 8JF	3out of 4	785 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gawthorpe Community Academy High Street , Gawthorpe WF5 9QP	4out of 4	951 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Bendigo Road , WF12 7LX	3out of 4	1,143 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School Leeds Road , Shaw Cross WF12 7HP	3out of 4	1,726 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW	3out of 4	1,109 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG	3out of 4	3,058 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL	1out of 4	3,094 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE	3out of 4	3,354 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE	2out of 4	3,871 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD	3out of 4	4,782 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS	3out of 4	1,670 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY	- not rated	1,971 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB	- not rated	2,028 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE	- not rated	2,178 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX	- not rated	2,225 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spinners Fisheries, Spinners Arms	446 Wakefield Road, Chickenley	230 yd
Ma B's The Royal Oak	114 Owl Lane, Ossett	992 yd
Le Petit Cafe	93 Town Street, Earlsheaton	1,026 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
White Rose Pool And Snooker Club	580 Wakefield Road, Ossett	465 yd
Earlsheaton Central Working Mens Club	Commercial Street, Earlsheaton	902 yd
The Commercial	135 Town Street, Earlsheaton	924 yd
Hammer & Stithy	164 Dewsbury Road, Ossett	970 yd
Gawthorpe Conservative Club	High Street, Ossett	1,014 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Paradise Indian Takeaway	4 Princess Street, Chickenley	115 yd
Stew's Brews	161 Chickenley Lane, Chickenley	383 yd
Bobbys smash burgers	264 Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton	773 yd
Chu Fish And Chip Shop	204 Old Bank Road, Earlsheaton	867 yd
Efc Three In 1 Takeaway	2 St Peters Parade, Earlsheaton	961 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Esso	Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton		990 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wakefield Road Recreation Ground WAKEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	358 yd
Gawthorpe Community Academy HIGH STREET	grass pitches	860 yd
Earlsheaton Park CROSS PARK STREET	grass pitches	985 yd
Gawthorpe Recreation Ground Chidswell Lane	grass pitches	995 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	73.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	73.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	73.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.