School Lane is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF13 4DU 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 School Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 4DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF13 4RS, WF13 4DX, WF13 4DY, WF13 4RP, WF13 4EA, WF13 4RT, WF13 4RJ, WF13 4EF, WF13 4RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF13 4DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 53% | 53.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47% | 46.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 40.5% | 35.2% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 45.8% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 39.1% | 38.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 36.6% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 15.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 4DU this area, 37.3% 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 37.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 15.5% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 13.4% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.9% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 7.8% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 19.1% | 29.2% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 26.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| White | 74.5% | 54.8% | -19.7% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 91.6% | 80.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 15.2% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 81.4% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 35.9% | 6.5% | 29.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 154.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% higher than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 234th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 School Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2022-08-23 | £219,588 |
| 48 School Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-04-04 | £166,549 |
| 38 School Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2016-10-28 | £143,260 |
| 48 School Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2016-06-29 | £151,333 |
| 44 School Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2008-07-25 | £143,482 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoor Primary School Church Lane , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4EW | 3out of 4 | 390 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 | 724 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury) Healds Road , WF13 4HY | 2out of 4 | 809 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School Off Upper Road , Batley Carr WF13 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 3,159 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 | 3,209 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 | 235 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Branch Christian School Dewsbury Gospel Church , West Park Street WF13 4LA | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Court Bistro | Woodland Court, School Lane | 82 yd | |
| Volunteers Coffee Shops | Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road | 626 yd | |
| Golden Fisheries | 69 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 1,037 yd | |
| Tasty Thali Ltd | 64 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough Ratepayers Club | Brunswick Street, Westborough | 298 yd | |
| Dewsbury Moor A R L F C and C A S P | Dewsbury Moor A R L F C, 229 Heckmondwike Road | 387 yd | |
| George Hotel | 76 Moor End Lane, Dewsbury Moor | 742 yd | |
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 1,046 yd | |
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Palace | 1 Moor End Lane, Dewsbury Moor | 697 yd | |
| Moorside Fisheries | 45 Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury Moor | 812 yd | |
| Bev's | Tonys Sandwich Box, 17 Dewsbury Gate Road | 925 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Subway | Heckmondwike Service Station, Halifax Road | 1,051 yd | |
| Fishano's | Fishanoes, 60 Halifax Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 10 Brunswick Street, Westborough | 329 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westmoor Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Westmoor Community Sports Hall Westmoor Junior School Westmoor Junior School Church Lane | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Dewsbury Moor Arlfc HECKMONDWIKE ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Healds Road Playing Field Green Lane | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Westborough High School STOCKHILL STREET | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Birkdale High School (Closed) Wheelwright Drive | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Crow Nest Park Boothroyd Lane | grass pitches | 949 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 | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.