South Street is in Savile Town, Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF12 9NG 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 South Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF12 9JR, WF12 9JZ, WF12 9NH, WF12 9LA, WF12 9NF, WF12 9NN, WF12 9LB, WF12 9LD, WF12 9JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF12 9NG is primarily male, with 66.8% of the population 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% | 33.2% | -16.1% | 51.0% | -17.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 66.8% | 16.1% | 49.0% | 17.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF12 9NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.5% | 50.3% | 15.8% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 41.3% | -16.1% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 54.9% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 7.9% | -8.6% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 25.3% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 24.4% | 12.3% | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 19.4% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.1% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 5.5% 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% | 17% | 17.0% | 1.1% | 15.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 59% | 35.5% | -23.5% | 3.1% | 32.4% |
| Pakistani | 36.6% | 30.8% | -5.8% | 2.7% | 28.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -75.9% |
| Arab | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 67.8% 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% | 67.8% | 8.6% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37% | 24.7% | -12.3% | 5.6% | 19.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 68.1% | 8.9% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 24% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 34% | 1.5% | -32.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.2% | 37.2% | -37.0% |
| Christian | 0.2% | 46.2% | -46.0% |
| Muslim | 83.6% | 6.5% | 77.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 15.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 11.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% lower than the Dewsbury South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Dewsbury South and the 50th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 South Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-08-08 | £200,859 |
| 84 South Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2002-04-12 | £240,120 |
| 82 South Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2001-09-14 | £229,801 |
| 88 South Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2000-07-17 | £379,412 |
| 82 South Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2000-04-14 | £263,174 |
WF12 9NG 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 9NG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| 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 | 1,419 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 | 227 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 | 274 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 | 571 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 | 855 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary School Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,169 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 |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 4,085 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 | 4,933 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 | 230 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 280 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 328 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Boys High School Perseverance Inn , Forge Lane WF12 9EJ | - not rated | 1,204 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 | 340 yd | |
| Tasneem's Catering | Awl, Mill Street East | 340 yd | |
| Food Shack LTD | 42 Wharf Street, Savile Town | 432 yd | |
| Dewsbury Snooker Centre Unit 1 | Savile Mills, Mill Street East | 526 yd | |
| Chimney Snacks | Savile Mills, Mill Street East | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leggers Inn | Savile Town Wharf, Mill Street East | 422 yd | |
| Masonic Lodge | The Masonic Hall, Savile House | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Fellas Pizzeria Unit 205 | Bretton Street Enterprise Centre, Bretfield Court | 294 yd | |
| Deli Touch Sandwich Shop | 11A South Street, Savile Town | 369 yd | |
| Chickanos | 4 South Street, Savile Town | 373 yd | |
| Pizza Land Unit 29 | Savile Business Centre, Mill Street East | 526 yd | |
| Chips.co | Chips And Co, 29A Savile Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Mill Street West, Dewsbury | 340 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Railway Street, Dewsbury | 970 yd | |
| Aldi Dewsbury | Unit 4, The Rishworth Centre | 1,016 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Aldams Road, Dewsbury | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Of Islamic Education SOUTH STREET | 43 yd | |
| Madni Muslim Girl'S High School 40-42 40-42 SCARBOROUGH STREET | 245 yd | |
| Kick Off Dewsbury SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE MILL STREET EAST | artificial grass pitch | 530 yd |
| Saville Playing Field SAVILE ROAD | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Sands Lane Playing Fields SANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Dewsbury Sports Centre Longcauseway | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 979 yd |
| Ladies Leisure Ltd (Closed) Yorkshire House Yorkshire House South Street | health and fitness suite | 1,061 yd |
| Centenary Square Football Field CENTENARY SQUARE | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 121.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| 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.