Park View is in Earlsheaton, Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 8RL is located in the Dewsbury East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dewsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park View, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 8AL, WF12 8AH, WF12 8AN, WF12 8AW, WF12 8AJ, WF12 7AD, WF12 8AG, WF12 7AE, WF12 7AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF12 8RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 46.8% | 52.8% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 47.2% | -6.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 28.3% | 34.8% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 49.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 45.3% | 39.9% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 39.6% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.6% | 26.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 13.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 4% | -4.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20.4% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 16.7% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 11.9% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.3% | 70.4% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
In this area, 86.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 86.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 86.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.2% | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park View was 37.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Dewsbury East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park View has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Dewsbury East and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Park View, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,750 | 2020-09-25 | £125,886 |
| 7 Park View, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-10-26 | £127,451 |
| 12 Park View, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-03-23 | £141,332 |
| 1 Park View, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-12-09 | £130,557 |
| 6 Park View, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2016-08-12 | £115,360 |
WF12 8RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,824 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 | 421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Bendigo Road , WF12 7LX | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 2out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School Rockley Street , WF13 1NS | 2out of 4 | 937 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 | 1,397 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 | 432 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,770 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 | 4,283 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 | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,715 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 | 521 yd | |
| Spinners Fisheries, Spinners Arms | 446 Wakefield Road, Chickenley | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsheaton Central Working Mens Club | Commercial Street, Earlsheaton | 393 yd | |
| Earlsheaton Conservative Club | Park Road, Earlsheaton | 415 yd | |
| Park Hotel | 26 Park Road, Earlsheaton | 415 yd | |
| The Commercial | 135 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 466 yd | |
| Spangled Bull | 6 Town Street, Earlsheaton | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbys smash burgers | 264 Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 153 yd | |
| Chu Fish And Chip Shop | 204 Old Bank Road, Earlsheaton | 187 yd | |
| Efc Three In 1 Takeaway | 2 St Peters Parade, Earlsheaton | 443 yd | |
| Stew's Brews | 161 Chickenley Lane, Chickenley | 857 yd | |
| Paradise Indian Takeaway | 4 Princess Street, Chickenley | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso | Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton | 161 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Railway Street, Dewsbury | 886 yd | |
| Tesco | 303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury | 978 yd | |
| Aldi Dewsbury | Unit 4, The Rishworth Centre | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earlsheaton Park CROSS PARK STREET | grass pitches | 189 yd |
| Manor Croft Academy OLD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Wakefield Road Recreation Ground WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Bywell Junior School BENDIGO ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Hanging Heaton Golf Club WHITE CROSS ROAD | golf | 1,009 yd |
| Leeds Road Paul Hinchcliffe Memorial Ground LEEDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Dewsbury Sports Centre Longcauseway | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.