Charles Street is in Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF13 3LB 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 Charles Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF13 3LA, WF13 3LE, WF13 3LD, WF13 3LF, WF13 3HL, WF13 3HP, WF13 3AR, WF13 3HW, WF13 3HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF13 3LB is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 46.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 53.4% | 53.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 | 33% | 33.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 49.1% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.8% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 38% | 49% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 26.9% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 15.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 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 3LB this area, 37.7% 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 12.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 50% | 37.7% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 14.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 12.3% | 3.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -21.1% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4.1% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 54.2% | 59.4% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 56.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 39.4% | 24.6% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -56.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 71.8% | 60.3% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 9.4% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.7% | 26.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 20.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 60.4% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 18.8% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 10.9% | 7.0% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 6.3% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.1% | 37.2% | -28.1% |
| Christian | 21.6% | 46.2% | -24.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 66.2% | 6.5% | 59.7% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 168.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% higher than the Dewsbury South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Dewsbury South and the 185th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Charles Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-04-13 | £88,808 |
| 28 Charles Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-01-28 | £114,092 |
| 4 Charles Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-12-10 | £92,550 |
| 24 Charles Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2017-06-30 | £109,349 |
| 4 Charles Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2014-08-13 | £64,275 |
WF13 3LB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 24 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Myrtle Road , Ravensthorpe WF13 3AS | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Wood Community Academy North Road , Ravensthorpe WF13 3AD | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Springfield Park , WF14 9PD | 4out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary School Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy Temple Road , WF13 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,737 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 , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 3,607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Boys High School Perseverance Inn , Forge Lane WF12 9EJ | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untouchables Lounge | Havelock Street, Ravensthorpe | 139 yd | |
| Ravensthorpe Community Centre | 24 Garden Street, Ravensthorpe | 140 yd | |
| Rajas Grill Dewsbury LTD | Rajas, 676 Huddersfield Road | 149 yd | |
| Framez & Gamez | Frames And Games, 3A North Road | 150 yd | |
| Cofetarie Romaneasca | 700 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswharf Hotel | Huddersfield Road, Scout Hill | 1,052 yd | |
| Northorpe Working Mens Club And Institute | 15 Eastfield Road, Mirfield | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bait Ul Chocolat | 665 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe | 57 yd | |
| Mimis Deserts | 677 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe | 57 yd | |
| Uk Fried Chicken | 626 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe | 93 yd | |
| La Jawaab Sweet And Snacks | 610 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe | 117 yd | |
| Millenium Pizza | 638 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Unit 2 | Ravensthorpe Shopping Park, Huddersfield Road | 287 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Connection FOUNDRY STREET | health and fitness suite | 157 yd |
| Ravensthorpe Community Centre Ltd GARDEN STREET | 199 yd | |
| Ravensthorpe Ce (C) Junior School MYRTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Holroyd Park THE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Crawshaw Street Playing Fields CRAWSHAW STREET PLAYING FIELDS CRAWSHAW STREET PLAYING FIELDS CRAWSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Bridge Street Playing Fields PAVILLION PAVILLION BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Pilgrim Tip Recreation Ground RAVENSHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.