Lacey Street is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF13 2RF 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 Lacey Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF13 2NB, WF13 2TL, WF13 2TH, WF13 2TS, WF13 2TJ, WF13 2ND, WF13 2TN, WF13 2NL, WF13 2TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF13 2RF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.8% | 55.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 42.2% | 44.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 25.9% | 26% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 45.7% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 22.7% | 17.6% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
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 | 32.8% | 41.9% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 34.8% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 18.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 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 2RF this area, 38.3% 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 | 50.1% | 38.3% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 20.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 12.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 25.2% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.8% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.7% 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 | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 10.3% | 10.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 15.4% | 38.4% | 23.0% | 2.7% | 35.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 69.2% | 40.7% | -28.5% | 81.4% | -40.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 81.5% | 78.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 2.6% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 17.5% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 79% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0.9% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.5% | 37.2% | -26.7% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 52.2% | 6.5% | 45.7% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lacey Street was 214.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% higher than the Batley East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lacey Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 150 local areas in Batley East and the 111th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 159.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 Lacey Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2005-02-15 | £185,846 |
| 14 Lacey Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £37,995 | 1998-11-20 | £175,386 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WF13 2RF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 4,736 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 | 522 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 | 718 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John?s CE Primary School Boothroyd Lane , WF13 2LP | - not rated | 718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 2out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary School Temple Road , WF13 3QE | - not rated | 846 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 | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 439 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | - not rated | 1,774 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 | 3,408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 5,015 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 | 660 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 | 3,702 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 | 488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 505 yd | |
| Sensory World | Old Westgate, Dewsbury | 514 yd | |
| Change Grow Live | Chart, 3 Wellington Street | 554 yd | |
| Asda Customer Cafe | Asda, Mill Street West | 603 yd | |
| Clare's Canteen | Unit 3, Dewsbury Bus Station | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Street | 2-4 Nowell's Yard, Eightlands | 163 yd | |
| Irish National Club | High Street, Westtown | 514 yd | |
| Arrow Squash Ltd | Arrow Squash Club, Old Westgate | 544 yd | |
| Bath Hotel | 18 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 612 yd | |
| West Riding | Dewsbury Railway Station, Wellington Road | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipbox | 6 Willans Road, Dewsbury | 483 yd | |
| Ali Babas | 35 Wellington Road, Dewsbury | 523 yd | |
| Royalz Fast Food | 14 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 559 yd | |
| The Hot Box | 27 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 595 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, Mill Street West | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Aldams Road, Dewsbury | 644 yd | |
| Lidl | Commercial Road, Dewsbury | 671 yd | |
| Costcutter | 10 Brunswick Street, Westborough | 958 yd | |
| Aldi Dewsbury | Unit 4, The Rishworth Centre | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arena Centre (Closed) BOOTHROYD LANE | 85 yd | |
| Options Community Centre (Closed) George Street | 293 yd | |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Crow Nest Park Boothroyd Lane | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Westborough High School STOCKHILL STREET | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Ladies Leisure Ltd (Closed) Yorkshire House Yorkshire House South Street | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Crawford Ashley Fitness Centre (Closed) Union Street | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy BOOTHROYD PRIMARY ACADEMY BOOTHROYD PRIMARY ACADEMY TEMPLE ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Saville Playing Field SAVILE ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Dewsbury Sports Centre Longcauseway | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 986 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.