Headfield Road is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 9JF 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 Headfield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 9JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 9NW, WF12 9NJ, WF12 9LU, WF12 9JE, WF12 9LR, WF12 9NN, WF12 9QU, WF12 9NL, WF12 9NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF12 9JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WF12 9JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 28.1% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.6% | 64.2% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -8.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 53.8% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 27.8% | -13.6% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 15.3% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around WF12 9JF this area, 41% 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 41% | 6.6% | 18.2% | 22.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.3% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 12% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 20.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.3% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 1.6% 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 | 58.4% | 52.8% | -5.6% | 3.1% | 49.7% |
| Pakistani | 32.4% | 41.7% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 39.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -79.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 58.9% | 62.2% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.4% | 34.4% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 28.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.9% | 62.2% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 32.6% | 31.9% | 9.8% | 22.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.3% | 3.1% | -30.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.8% | 37.2% | -36.4% |
| Christian | 3.1% | 46.2% | -43.1% |
| Muslim | 94.3% | 6.5% | 87.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headfield Road was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% lower than the Dewsbury South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Headfield Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Dewsbury South and the 371st lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Headfield Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2007-06-20 | £395,640 |
WF12 9JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9JF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 51 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LY | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School Pentland Road , Savile Town WF12 9JR | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Vicarage Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9PD | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Slaithwaite Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9DL | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary School Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 3,982 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 | 4,821 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 249 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 266 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Boys High School Perseverance Inn , Forge Lane WF12 9EJ | - not rated | 1,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Mill Street West, Dewsbury | 96 yd | |
| Tasneem's Catering | Awl, Mill Street East | 96 yd | |
| Food Shack LTD | 42 Wharf Street, Savile Town | 415 yd | |
| Afters | 66 Savile Road, Savile Town | 459 yd | |
| Dewsbury Snooker Centre Unit 1 | Savile Mills, Mill Street East | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leggers Inn | Savile Town Wharf, Mill Street East | 610 yd | |
| Masonic Lodge | The Masonic Hall, Savile House | 669 yd | |
| Shepherds Boy | 157 Huddersfield Road, Westtown | 924 yd | |
| Arrow Squash Ltd | Arrow Squash Club, Old Westgate | 983 yd | |
| Irish National Club | High Street, Westtown | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickanos | 4 South Street, Savile Town | 227 yd | |
| Deli Touch Sandwich Shop | 11A South Street, Savile Town | 255 yd | |
| Chips.co | Chips And Co, 29A Savile Road | 458 yd | |
| Pizza Land Unit 29 | Savile Business Centre, Mill Street East | 504 yd | |
| Big Fellas Pizzeria Unit 205 | Bretton Street Enterprise Centre, Bretfield Court | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Mill Street West, Dewsbury | 96 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Aldams Road, Dewsbury | 925 yd | |
| Aldi Dewsbury | Unit 4, The Rishworth Centre | 1,011 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Railway Street, Dewsbury | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Of Islamic Education SOUTH STREET | 287 yd | |
| Saville Playing Field SAVILE ROAD | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Madni Muslim Girl'S High School 40-42 40-42 SCARBOROUGH STREET | 447 yd | |
| Kick Off Dewsbury SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE MILL STREET EAST | artificial grass pitch | 508 yd |
| Sands Lane Playing Fields SANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Dewsbury Sports Centre Longcauseway | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 971 yd |
| Ladies Leisure Ltd (Closed) Yorkshire House Yorkshire House South Street | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Centenary Square Football Field CENTENARY SQUARE | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Options Community Centre (Closed) George Street | 1,010 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.