Oastler Street is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF13 2QY 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 Oastler Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF13 2QX, WF13 2QZ, WF13 2LH, WF13 2LL, WF13 2QU, WF13 2PT, WF13 2LJ, WF13 2QT, WF13 2QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF13 2QY 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 2QY 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 Oastler Street was 171.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% higher than the Dewsbury West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oastler Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Dewsbury West and the 178th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Oastler Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-09-13 | £135,154 |
| 49 Oastler Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-09-23 | £134,895 |
| 49 Oastler Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2008-03-20 | £68,853 |
| 43 Oastler Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2006-08-11 | £236,278 |
| 49 Oastler Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2005-08-25 | £92,771 |
The percentage of student residents living in WF13 2QY 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 | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 5,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boothroyd Lane Infant School Boothroyd Lane , WF13 2LW | - not rated | 247 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Boothroyd Lane , WF13 2LP | - not rated | 441 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John?s CE Primary School Boothroyd Lane , WF13 2LP | - not rated | 441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 2out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary School Temple Road , WF13 3QE | - not rated | 787 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 | - not rated | 291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 291 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 4,754 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 787 yd | Further education | 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 | - not rated | 3,678 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 | 665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,291 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Railway Cafe | Dewsbury Railway CafÉ, Dewsbury Railway Station | 777 yd | |
| Sensory World | Old Westgate, Dewsbury | 790 yd | |
| Golden Fisheries | 69 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 825 yd | |
| Change Grow Live | Chart, 3 Wellington Street | 831 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | Asda, Mill Street West | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Street | 2-4 Nowell's Yard, Eightlands | 383 yd | |
| Irish National Club | High Street, Westtown | 476 yd | |
| St Johns Lodge | Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 767 yd | |
| Bath Hotel | 18 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 787 yd | |
| Shepherds Boy | 157 Huddersfield Road, Westtown | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipbox | 6 Willans Road, Dewsbury | 706 yd | |
| Royalz Fast Food | 14 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 743 yd | |
| Ali Babas | 35 Wellington Road, Dewsbury | 800 yd | |
| Moorside Fisheries | 45 Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury Moor | 817 yd | |
| The Hot Box | 27 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 10 Brunswick Street, Westborough | 761 yd | |
| Lidl | Commercial Road, Dewsbury | 903 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Aldams Road, Dewsbury | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arena Centre (Closed) BOOTHROYD LANE | 216 yd | |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Crow Nest Park Boothroyd Lane | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Westborough High School STOCKHILL STREET | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Options Community Centre (Closed) George Street | 555 yd | |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy BOOTHROYD PRIMARY ACADEMY BOOTHROYD PRIMARY ACADEMY TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Westmoor Community Sports Hall Westmoor Junior School Westmoor Junior School Church Lane | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Westmoor Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Ladies Leisure Ltd (Closed) Yorkshire House Yorkshire House South Street | health and fitness suite | 957 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.