Moorcroft is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF13 4ER 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 Moorcroft, Dewsbury, WF13 4ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF13 4EG, WF13 4EP, WF13 4EE, WF13 4EL, WF13 4DZ, WF13 4EJ, WF13 4DY, WF13 4EF, WF13 4EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF13 4ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 57.7% | 52.8% | -4.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 42.3% | 47.2% | 4.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 35.5% | 35.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 45.3% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 39.3% | 41.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 38.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 3.8% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 22.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 14.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 20.8% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 11.2% | 29.6% | 18.4% | 2.7% | 26.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 82% | 63.9% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 86.5% | 83.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 11% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 84.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.3% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Muslim | 32.4% | 6.5% | 25.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorcroft was 159.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% higher than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moorcroft has the 13th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 203rd highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Moorcroft, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-07-04 | £122,709 |
| 32 Moorcroft, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-02-10 | £143,657 |
| 24 Moorcroft, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2021-04-30 | £90,163 |
| 28 Moorcroft, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,250 | 2021-04-30 | £94,892 |
| 18 Moorcroft, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2018-03-27 | £95,560 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Boothroyd Lane , WF13 2LP | - not rated | 372 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John?s CE Primary School Boothroyd Lane , WF13 2LP | - not rated | 372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothroyd Lane Infant School Boothroyd Lane , WF13 2LW | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowles Hill Infant and Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 384 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | - not rated | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,595 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 4,232 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 4,924 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 1,214 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 | 3,441 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 , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 551 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 584 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 | 950 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 2,005 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 | 287 yd | |
| Volunteers Coffee Shops | Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road | 870 yd | |
| Golden Fisheries | 69 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough Ratepayers Club | Brunswick Street, Westborough | 436 yd | |
| Dewsbury Moor A R L F C and C A S P | Dewsbury Moor A R L F C, 229 Heckmondwike Road | 500 yd | |
| George Hotel | 76 Moor End Lane, Dewsbury Moor | 1,024 yd | |
| Irish National Club | High Street, Westtown | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Fisheries | 45 Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury Moor | 555 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 1 Moor End Lane, Dewsbury Moor | 958 yd | |
| Birkdale Convenience Store, Halifax Road Post Office | 73 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 10 Brunswick Street, Westborough | 394 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westmoor Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| Westmoor Community Sports Hall Westmoor Junior School Westmoor Junior School Church Lane | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Westborough High School STOCKHILL STREET | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Dewsbury Moor Arlfc HECKMONDWIKE ROAD | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Healds Road Playing Field Green Lane | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Crow Nest Park Boothroyd Lane | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Birkdale High School (Closed) Wheelwright Drive | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Arena Centre (Closed) BOOTHROYD LANE | 924 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 25.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 31.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 31.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.14 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.