Field Lane is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF13 3DT 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 Field Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 3DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF13 3DS, WF13 3DP, WF13 3DW, WF13 3DD, WF13 3EA, WF13 3DL, WF13 3DF, WF13 3DU, WF13 3DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF13 3DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 38.9% | 37.9% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 45.7% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 29.6% | 50% | 20.4% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 45.7% | 33.3% | -12.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 16% | 9.6% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 23.7% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 10.5% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 10.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 20.2% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 26.3% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 52.5% | 68.6% | 16.1% | 2.7% | 65.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 6.8% | 1.3% | -5.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 32.7% | 20.5% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -60.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 71% | 59.2% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.8% | 31.8% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 26.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 59.6% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 26.3% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 3.2% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12% | 37.2% | -25.2% |
| Christian | 6.3% | 46.2% | -39.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 70.3% | 6.5% | 63.8% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Field Lane was 234.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 166.8% higher than the Dewsbury South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Field Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Dewsbury South and the 92nd highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 186.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Field Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2024-12-20 | £168,600 |
| 138 Field Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-12-09 | £188,528 |
| 132 Field Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-09-10 | £61,274 |
| 132 Field Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2003-07-16 | £137,512 |
| 136 Field Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2002-06-28 | £140,712 |
WF13 3DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in WF13 3DT 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 | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Wood Community Academy North Road , Ravensthorpe WF13 3AD | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensthorpe Infant and Nursery School North Road , Ravensthorpe WF13 3AD | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Myrtle Road , Ravensthorpe WF13 3AS | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Primary School Church Lane , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4EW | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 2out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , Crowlees Road WF14 9PH | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall School: A Specialist Language College Richard Thorpe Avenue , Crowlees Road WF14 9PH | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,537 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 3,009 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 | 2,628 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 | 4,963 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenshall School Ravensthorpe Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Boys High School 2 Chapel Street , WF12 9NQ | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensthorpe Community Centre | 24 Garden Street, Ravensthorpe | 589 yd | |
| Framez & Gamez | Frames And Games, 3A North Road | 589 yd | |
| BURGERILLA | 516 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe | 689 yd | |
| The Express Shimlas Ltd | 536 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe | 690 yd | |
| Rajas Grill Dewsbury LTD | Rajas, 676 Huddersfield Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northorpe Working Mens Club And Institute | 15 Eastfield Road, Mirfield | 643 yd | |
| The Plough | 65 Shillbank Lane, Mirfield | 884 yd | |
| Ravenswharf Hotel | Huddersfield Road, Scout Hill | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northstead Pizzas | 17 Northstead, Ravensthorpe | 314 yd | |
| Grill9 & Ice Cream | 9 Sackville Street, Ravensthorpe | 378 yd | |
| Zam Zam Takeaway | 5 North Road, Ravensthorpe | 459 yd | |
| Subway Unit 7 | Ravensthorpe Shopping Park, Huddersfield Road | 519 yd | |
| La Jawaab Sweet And Snacks | 610 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Unit 2 | Ravensthorpe Shopping Park, Huddersfield Road | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravensthorpe Ce (C) Junior School MYRTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Ravensthorpe Community Centre Ltd GARDEN STREET | 543 yd | |
| Fitness Connection FOUNDRY STREET | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Crawshaw Street Playing Fields CRAWSHAW STREET PLAYING FIELDS CRAWSHAW STREET PLAYING FIELDS CRAWSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Holroyd Park THE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Pilgrim Tip Recreation Ground RAVENSHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Bridge Street Playing Fields PAVILLION PAVILLION BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 828 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 | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| 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 | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.