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 240.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.9% 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 89th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 178.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Lacey Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2005-02-15 | £184,487 |
| 14 Lacey Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £37,995 | 1998-11-20 | £174,104 |
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 | 4out of 4 | 235 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 | 607 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary School Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Primary School Church Lane , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4EW | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School Off Upper Road , Batley Carr WF13 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 3,675 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 | 538 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,391 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.