Upper Road is in Dewsbury and in Wakefield district. WF13 2DH is located in the Batley East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Batley and Spen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF13 4JH, WF17 7BJ, WF13 4JG, WF13 4JA, WF17 7LW, WF13 4JJ, WF17 7LP, WF17 7BN, WF17 7LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF13 2DH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 46% | 47.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 54% | 52.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 35.4% | 37.7% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 45.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 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 | 42.4% | 40.1% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 39% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 WF13 2DH this area, 31% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 31% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 8.1% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 11.4% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 26.6% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 8.7% | 5.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 26% | 25.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 22.4% |
| Pakistani | 27.5% | 35.8% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 33.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 43% | 27.9% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -53.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 79.1% | 72.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 22.2% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 72.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 19.7% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 2.4% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.1% | 37.2% | -29.1% |
| Christian | 19.4% | 46.2% | -26.8% |
| Muslim | 69.4% | 6.5% | 62.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Road was 98.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Road has the 71st highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 470th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Upper Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-06-25 | £304,138 |
| 85 Upper Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-06-11 | £234,218 |
| 87 Upper Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2021-03-31 | £237,788 |
| 89 Upper Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-03-08 | £260,081 |
| 99 Upper Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-08-24 | £235,977 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF13 2DH 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 | 67 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury) Healds Road , WF13 4HY | 2out of 4 | 258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School Off Upper Road , Batley Carr WF13 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 2out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Road Primary School Warwick Road , WF17 6BS | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community 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 | 891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 2,501 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fisheries | 69 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 401 yd | |
| Crave Box | 47A Town Street, Batley | 483 yd | |
| Chum Chee's | Chum Chee, 36-38 Mill Road | 507 yd | |
| Volunteers Coffee Shops | Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road | 671 yd | |
| Armaan's Restaurant | Eastern Curry House, 211 Bradford Road | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Lodge | Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 603 yd | |
| Woodman Inn | 6 Hartley Street, Dewsbury | 647 yd | |
| Westborough Ratepayers Club | Brunswick Street, Westborough | 748 yd | |
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 757 yd | |
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale Convenience Store, Halifax Road Post Office | 73 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 393 yd | |
| The Three Chefs | 10 Howard Place, Batley | 546 yd | |
| Karachi Grill | 9 Hyrstlands Road, Batley | 622 yd | |
| Pizza Village Batley | 48 Thorncliffe Estate, Staincliffe | 652 yd | |
| New Thorncliffe | Thorncliffe Chinese Take Away, 47 Thorncliffe Estate | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 10 Brunswick Street, Westborough | 758 yd | |
| Lidl | Commercial Road, Dewsbury | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Birkdale High School (Closed) Wheelwright Drive | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Healds Road Playing Field Green Lane | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 773 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 977 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 | 145.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.