Northstead is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF13 3EA 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 Northstead, Dewsbury, WF13 3EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF13 3DZ, WF13 3DY, WF13 3DU, WF13 3DT, WF13 3DP, WF13 3DX, WF13 3DR, WF13 3DL, WF14 0DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF13 3EA 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 Northstead was 213.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.1% higher than the Dewsbury South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northstead has the 6th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Dewsbury South and the 119th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Northstead, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-12-21 | £135,265 |
| 178 Northstead, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-10-31 | £134,161 |
| 150 Northstead, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2017-09-06 | £142,621 |
| 156 Northstead, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-08-04 | £177,198 |
| 166 Northstead, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2015-10-01 | £103,755 |
WF13 3EA 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 3EA 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Myrtle Road , Ravensthorpe WF13 3AS | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Primary School Church Lane , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4EW | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Boothroyd Lane , WF13 2LP | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 2,780 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 | 4,941 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenshall School Ravensthorpe Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Boys High School Perseverance Inn , Forge Lane WF12 9EJ | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 2,694 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 | 718 yd | |
| Framez & Gamez | Frames And Games, 3A North Road | 742 yd | |
| Rajas Grill Dewsbury LTD | Rajas, 676 Huddersfield Road | 814 yd | |
| BURGERILLA | 516 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe | 876 yd | |
| The Express Shimlas Ltd | 536 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northorpe Working Mens Club And Institute | 15 Eastfield Road, Mirfield | 484 yd | |
| The Plough | 65 Shillbank Lane, Mirfield | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northstead Pizzas | 17 Northstead, Ravensthorpe | 210 yd | |
| Grill9 & Ice Cream | 9 Sackville Street, Ravensthorpe | 549 yd | |
| China Garden | 71-73 Shillbank Lane, Mirfield | 598 yd | |
| Zam Zam Takeaway | 5 North Road, Ravensthorpe | 606 yd | |
| Subway Unit 7 | Ravensthorpe Shopping Park, Huddersfield Road | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Unit 2 | Ravensthorpe Shopping Park, Huddersfield Road | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravensthorpe Ce (C) Junior School MYRTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Ravensthorpe Community Centre Ltd GARDEN STREET | 665 yd | |
| Holroyd Park THE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Fitness Connection FOUNDRY STREET | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Pilgrim Tip Recreation Ground RAVENSHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Crawshaw Street Playing Fields CRAWSHAW STREET PLAYING FIELDS CRAWSHAW STREET PLAYING FIELDS CRAWSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Bridge Street Playing Fields PAVILLION PAVILLION BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.