Brewery Lane is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 9DU is located in the Dewsbury South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dewsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brewery Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 9HG, WF12 9HA, WF12 0AT, WF12 9HX, WF12 9HH, WF12 9HF, WF12 9HE, WF12 0RT, WF12 9HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF12 9DU, 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 | 52.6% | 55.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 44.8% | -2.6% | 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 | 30.6% | 38.1% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 46.9% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (68.9%) 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 | 47.2% | 36.7% | -10.5% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 32.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 19.2% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 9DU this area, 42% 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 42% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 23.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 12.4% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 26% | 19.2% | -6.8% | 3.1% | 16.1% |
| Pakistani | 34.8% | 48.3% | 13.5% | 2.7% | 45.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 36.8% | 22.7% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -58.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 62.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 62.9% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.2% | 32.9% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 27.3% |
| 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 | 76% | 62.7% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 24.7% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 7.7% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 8.7% | 1.2% | 7.5% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.7% | 37.2% | -29.5% |
| Christian | 14% | 46.2% | -32.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 72% | 6.5% | 65.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brewery Lane was 167.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% higher than the Dewsbury South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brewery Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Dewsbury South and the 190th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Brewery Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2022-09-30 | £1,072,492 |
| 49 Brewery Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2017-09-19 | £1,783,374 |
| 77 Brewery Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2010-08-20 | £175,706 |
| 81 Brewery Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2007-05-18 | £191,701 |
| 79 Brewery Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2006-12-15 | £178,169 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF12 9DU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Slaithwaite Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9DL | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Vicarage Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9PD | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School Pentland Road , Savile Town WF12 9JR | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overthorpe CofE Academy Edge Top Road , Thornhill WF12 0BH | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,535 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 3,738 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rida Boys High School Perseverance Inn , Forge Lane WF12 9EJ | - not rated | 443 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ravenshall School Ravensthorpe Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 765 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Lees Community Cafe | 53 Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees | 1 yd | |
| Bommers Baps | 453 Lees Hall Road, Thornhill Lees | 374 yd | |
| Horizon Care | Bramley House, Overthorpe Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton House Club And Institute | Lees Hall Road, Thornhill Lees | 195 yd | |
| Masonic Lodge | The Masonic Hall, Savile House | 580 yd | |
| Overthorpe Sports Club | Ings Lane, Thornhill | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mavas Fast Food | 335 Lees Hall Road, Thornhill Lees | 194 yd | |
| Chachas Curries | 18B Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees | 247 yd | |
| Vento Pizza | 2 Thornton Road, Thornhill Lees | 346 yd | |
| Side Chiick | 2 Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees | 370 yd | |
| Arnies Fish And Chips | 324A Lees Hall Road, Thornhill Lees | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket | Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lees Holme Park BREWERY LANE | grass pitches | 180 yd |
| Centenary Square Football Field CENTENARY SQUARE | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Ravenshall School RAVENSTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Overthorpe Sports Club OVERTHORPE SPORTS CLUB OVERTHORPE SPORTS CLUB INGS LANE | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.