Carr Street is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF13 2HF 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 Carr Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF13 2ET, WF13 2HG, WF13 2HD, WF13 2HN, WF17 6BX, WF13 2HW, WF13 2ES, WF13 2HA, WF17 6BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF13 2HF is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 50.1% | 46.9% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 49.9% | 53.1% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 34.6% | 41.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 45.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 48% | 47.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.2% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 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 | 34.3% | 21.1% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 23.9% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.3% 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 | 25.4% | 22.8% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 19.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 20.3% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 17.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 61% | 49.3% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -32.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 81.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 81.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 14.9% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 81.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.4% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 1.4% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Muslim | 39.6% | 6.5% | 33.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carr Street was 227.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carr Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 104th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 164.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 - 11 Carr Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 1995-04-05 | £71,667 |
WF13 2HF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Road Primary School Warwick Road , WF17 6BS | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 |
| Hyrstmount Junior School Highcliffe Road , WF17 7NS | 2out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Lane Primary School Mill Lane , WF17 6EG | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Purlwell Lane , WF17 7PE | 3out of 4 | 886 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 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,718 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 | 2,580 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 | 719 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engage Academy Park Road , WF17 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,715 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armaan's Restaurant | Eastern Curry House, 211 Bradford Road | 40 yd | |
| Hideaway Kitchen LDT | Hideaway Kitchen Ldt, Redbrick Mills, 218 Bradford Road | 172 yd | |
| Chum Chee's | Chum Chee, 36-38 Mill Road | 196 yd | |
| Crave Box | 47A Town Street, Batley | 222 yd | |
| Frosted | Frosted Batley Ltd, 237B Bradford Road | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman Inn | 6 Hartley Street, Dewsbury | 389 yd | |
| Crackenedge Hotel | 112 Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury | 476 yd | |
| Dewsbury Socialist Club | 67 Bradford Road, Dewsbury | 488 yd | |
| St Johns Lodge | Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 650 yd | |
| Bath Hotel | 18 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol's Kitchen | Carols Kitchen, 4A Town Street | 109 yd | |
| Bar B Q Base | 4B Town Street, Batley | 111 yd | |
| The Three Chefs | 10 Howard Place, Batley | 322 yd | |
| Ashpazi | 241 Bradford Road, Batley | 402 yd | |
| Basebox | 241 Bradford Road, Batley | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Commercial Road, Dewsbury | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hyrstmount Stp Highcliffe Road | artificial grass pitch | 547 yd |
| Hyrstlands Park PARK CLOSE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Batley Bulldogs Rlfc (The Fox'S Biscuits Stadium) Heritage Road | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Batley) BRADFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Zakaria Muslim Girl'S High School WARWICK ROAD | 852 yd | |
| Batley Cricket Club PURTWELL HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Body Positive Fitness Studio (Closed) Alexandra Mills Alexandra Mills Alexandra Road | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 1,061 yd |
| Taylor Street / Victoria TAYLOR STREET | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.