Hanover Street is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF13 2QU 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 Hanover Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF13 2PT, WF13 2QX, WF13 2QT, WF13 2QZ, WF13 2LL, WF13 2QY, WF13 2LN, WF13 2LH, WF13 2QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF13 2QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 50.2% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.6% | 49.8% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 38.3% | 42% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 46.8% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 5.8% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 39.6% | 43.7% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 38.1% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2QU this area, 34.7% 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 34.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 10.5% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 20.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.7% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.7% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 47.7% | 52.8% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 50.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 38.5% | 27.7% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -53.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 9.2% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 67.7% | 67.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26% | 27.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 21.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 67.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 22.5% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 2.2% | -15.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.8% | 37.2% | -25.4% |
| Christian | 14.3% | 46.2% | -31.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 68.8% | 6.5% | 62.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanover Street was 189.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% higher than the Dewsbury West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanover Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Dewsbury West and the 148th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Hanover Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-06-22 | £196,646 |
| 14 Hanover Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2003-07-14 | £163,193 |
| 12 Hanover Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £36,000 | 1998-09-02 | £166,094 |
| 14 Hanover Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1997-03-25 | £143,973 |
| 12 Hanover Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £37,000 | 1996-04-29 | £183,295 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF13 2QU 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 | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Boothroyd Lane , WF13 2LP | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Primary School Church Lane , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4EW | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary School Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury) Healds Road , WF13 4HY | 2out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 3,353 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 | 3,734 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 | 805 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensory World | Old Westgate, Dewsbury | 855 yd | |
| Dewsbury Railway Cafe | Dewsbury Railway CafÉ, Dewsbury Railway Station | 856 yd | |
| The icy pot | 217 Huddersfield Road, Scout Hill | 873 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | Asda, Mill Street West | 886 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | Carlton Cards Ltd, Cannon Way | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish National Club | High Street, Westtown | 418 yd | |
| Beer Street | 2-4 Nowell's Yard, Eightlands | 426 yd | |
| Shepherds Boy | 157 Huddersfield Road, Westtown | 727 yd | |
| St Johns Lodge | Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 866 yd | |
| Arrow Squash Ltd | Arrow Squash Club, Old Westgate | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Fisheries | 45 Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury Moor | 731 yd | |
| Chipbox | 6 Willans Road, Dewsbury | 801 yd | |
| Royalz Fast Food | 14 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 842 yd | |
| Ali Babas | 35 Wellington Road, Dewsbury | 868 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, Mill Street West | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 10 Brunswick Street, Westborough | 786 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Aldams Road, Dewsbury | 976 yd | |
| Lidl | Commercial Road, Dewsbury | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Nest Park Boothroyd Lane | grass pitches | 152 yd |
| Arena Centre (Closed) BOOTHROYD LANE | 303 yd | |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Westborough High School STOCKHILL STREET | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy BOOTHROYD PRIMARY ACADEMY BOOTHROYD PRIMARY ACADEMY TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Options Community Centre (Closed) George Street | 607 yd | |
| Westmoor Community Sports Hall Westmoor Junior School Westmoor Junior School Church Lane | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Westmoor Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Healds Road Playing Field Green Lane | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.