Pentland Road is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 9JR 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 Pentland Road, Dewsbury, WF12 9JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 9NH, WF12 9NG, WF12 9NN, WF12 9JE, WF12 9NF, WF12 9NJ, WF12 9NW, WF12 9JF, WF12 9JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF12 9JR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 49.3% | 47.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 9JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 34.5% | 38.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 54.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -9.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 49.8% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 28.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 16.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 27.3% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 7.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 18.8% | 6.7% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 25.6% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 9.5% | 1.7% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 1.4% 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 | 59% | 32.6% | -26.4% | 3.1% | 29.5% |
| Pakistani | 36.6% | 61.5% | 24.9% | 2.7% | 58.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | -80.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 59.2% | 62% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37% | 31.2% | -5.8% | 5.6% | 25.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 62% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 26.2% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 34% | 4.5% | -29.5% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 1.4% | 46.2% | -44.8% |
| Muslim | 89.1% | 6.5% | 82.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pentland Road was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.5% lower than the Dewsbury South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pentland Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Dewsbury South and the 96th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Pentland Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-03-31 | £257,088 |
| 13 Pentland Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2003-08-01 | £354,662 |
| 19 Pentland Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £15,000 | 1999-08-23 | £67,037 |
| 13 Pentland Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,500 | 1999-08-20 | £265,914 |
| 14 Pentland Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1998-11-17 | £160,380 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF12 9JR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School Pentland Road , Savile Town WF12 9JR | 3out of 4 | 244 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 | 360 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 | 489 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 | 779 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary School Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,110 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 | 1,793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 4,129 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 | 4,974 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 291 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 323 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 429 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 779 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Boys High School Perseverance Inn , Forge Lane WF12 9EJ | - not rated | 1,103 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 | 271 yd | |
| Tasneem's Catering | Awl, Mill Street East | 271 yd | |
| Food Shack LTD | 42 Wharf Street, Savile Town | 491 yd | |
| Dewsbury Snooker Centre Unit 1 | Savile Mills, Mill Street East | 586 yd | |
| Chimney Snacks | Savile Mills, Mill Street East | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leggers Inn | Savile Town Wharf, Mill Street East | 525 yd | |
| Masonic Lodge | The Masonic Hall, Savile House | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Fellas Pizzeria Unit 205 | Bretton Street Enterprise Centre, Bretfield Court | 304 yd | |
| Chickanos | 4 South Street, Savile Town | 382 yd | |
| Deli Touch Sandwich Shop | 11A South Street, Savile Town | 390 yd | |
| Pizza Land Unit 29 | Savile Business Centre, Mill Street East | 586 yd | |
| Chips.co | Chips And Co, 29A Savile Road | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Mill Street West, Dewsbury | 271 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Railway Street, Dewsbury | 1,055 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Aldams Road, Dewsbury | 1,064 yd | |
| Aldi Dewsbury | Unit 4, The Rishworth Centre | 1,088 yd | |
| Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket | Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Of Islamic Education SOUTH STREET | 146 yd | |
| Madni Muslim Girl'S High School 40-42 40-42 SCARBOROUGH STREET | 348 yd | |
| Kick Off Dewsbury SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE MILL STREET EAST | artificial grass pitch | 590 yd |
| Saville Playing Field SAVILE ROAD | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Sands Lane Playing Fields SANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Centenary Square Football Field CENTENARY SQUARE | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Dewsbury Sports Centre Longcauseway | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,050 yd |
| Lees Holme Park BREWERY LANE | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.