St Paulinus Close is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF13 2QE is located in the Dewsbury West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dewsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Paulinus Close, Dewsbury, WF13 2QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF13 2QF, WF13 2QD, WF13 2QN, WF13 2PU, WF13 2QQ, WF13 2QH, WF13 2RQ, WF13 2QB, WF13 2PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF13 2QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 39.5% | 41.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 45.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 46.8% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 31.4% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 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 WF13 2QE this area, 39.5% 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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 39.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 21.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 15.2% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 17.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 8.6% | 2.3% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 11.6% | 7.6% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 41.5% | 54% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 51.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 31.3% | 22.6% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -58.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 74.9% | 74% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.5% | 25.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 19.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 74% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 18.4% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 2.2% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 2.8% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.3% | 37.2% | -26.9% |
| Christian | 12.8% | 46.2% | -33.4% |
| Muslim | 74.9% | 6.5% | 68.4% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Paulinus Close was 127.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% higher than the Dewsbury West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Paulinus Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Dewsbury West and the 306th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 St Paulinus Close, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2016-03-17 | £112,337 |
| 8 St Paulinus Close, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,500 | 2005-06-17 | £149,946 |
| 9 St Paulinus Close, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2004-07-30 | £193,025 |
| 10 St Paulinus Close, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2002-05-10 | £144,295 |
| 10 St Paulinus Close, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,995 | 1995-07-07 | £172,744 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF13 2QE 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 | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary School Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Boothroyd Lane , WF13 2LP | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Primary School Church Lane , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4EW | 3out of 4 | 986 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 | 1,231 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 3,487 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 | 3,928 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine Contract Catering | Carlton Cards Ltd, Cannon Way | 578 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | Asda, Mill Street West | 604 yd | |
| Sensory World | Old Westgate, Dewsbury | 642 yd | |
| Dewsbury Railway Cafe | Dewsbury Railway CafÉ, Dewsbury Railway Station | 697 yd | |
| Change Grow Live | Chart, 3 Wellington Street | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Street | 2-4 Nowell's Yard, Eightlands | 208 yd | |
| Irish National Club | High Street, Westtown | 238 yd | |
| Shepherds Boy | 157 Huddersfield Road, Westtown | 542 yd | |
| Arrow Squash Ltd | Arrow Squash Club, Old Westgate | 657 yd | |
| West Riding | Dewsbury Railway Station, Wellington Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku | Asda, Mill Street West | 604 yd | |
| Ali Babas | 35 Wellington Road, Dewsbury | 666 yd | |
| Chipbox | 6 Willans Road, Dewsbury | 744 yd | |
| Royalz Fast Food | 14 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 832 yd | |
| New Bonnie | 18 Bond Street, Dewsbury | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Aldams Road, Dewsbury | 737 yd | |
| Lidl | Commercial Road, Dewsbury | 919 yd | |
| Asda | Mill Street West, Dewsbury | 1,071 yd | |
| Costcutter | 10 Brunswick Street, Westborough | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arena Centre (Closed) BOOTHROYD LANE | 314 yd | |
| Crow Nest Park Boothroyd Lane | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Options Community Centre (Closed) George Street | 378 yd | |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy BOOTHROYD PRIMARY ACADEMY BOOTHROYD PRIMARY ACADEMY TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Westborough High School STOCKHILL STREET | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Saville Playing Field SAVILE ROAD | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Ladies Leisure Ltd (Closed) Yorkshire House Yorkshire House South Street | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Crawford Ashley Fitness Centre (Closed) Union Street | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Kick Off Dewsbury SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE SAVILE BUSINESS CENTRE MILL STREET EAST | artificial grass pitch | 1,012 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.