Knowles Croft is in Dewsbury and in Kirklees district. WF13 4RN 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 Knowles Croft, Dewsbury, WF13 4RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF13 4NW, WF13 4NR, WF13 4RW, WF13 4RQ, WF13 4RH, WF13 4NP, WF13 4RG, WF13 4RJ, WF13 4NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF13 4RN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 51.6% | 50% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 35.8% | 38.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 47.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.6% | 55.1% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 30.8% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 8.6% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 25.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.1% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 28.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.4% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.9% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 10.8% | 18% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 14.9% |
| Pakistani | 18.2% | 27.5% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 24.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 58.7% | 44.9% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -36.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
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 | 83% | 83.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 13.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 83.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 13% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 1.5% | -6.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0.2% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 24.6% | 46.2% | -21.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 49.5% | 6.5% | 43.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowles Croft was 298.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 237.0% higher than the Batley West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knowles Croft has the 3rd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Batley West and the 51st highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 181.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Knowles Croft, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-11-05 | £165,749 |
| 10 Knowles Croft, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2018-12-07 | £173,389 |
| 8 Knowles Croft, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2017-10-06 | £165,832 |
| 2 Knowles Croft, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2017-06-27 | £137,155 |
| 4 Knowles Croft, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2015-12-04 | £160,172 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Dewsbury) Healds Road , WF13 4HY | 2out of 4 | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Primary School Church Lane , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4EW | 3out of 4 | 670 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 | 969 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Staincliffe Hall Road , WF17 7QX | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Manor Way , Staincliffe WF17 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,124 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 | 903 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Batley High School Blenheim Drive , Batley Field Hill WF17 0BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,942 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 | 109 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 | 1,118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School Drill Hall House , Bath Street WF13 2JR | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Street School Cambridge Street , WF17 5QW | - not rated | 2,190 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 | 321 yd | |
| Volunteers Coffee Shops | Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road | 374 yd | |
| Tasty Thali Ltd | 64 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 798 yd | |
| Golden Fisheries | 69 Halifax Road, Dewsbury | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough Ratepayers Club | Brunswick Street, Westborough | 316 yd | |
| George Hotel | 76 Moor End Lane, Dewsbury Moor | 492 yd | |
| Dewsbury Moor A R L F C and C A S P | Dewsbury Moor A R L F C, 229 Heckmondwike Road | 522 yd | |
| New Inn | 52 Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 778 yd | |
| Staincliffe Working Mens Club | Halifax Road, Staincliffe | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Palace | 1 Moor End Lane, Dewsbury Moor | 531 yd | |
| Bev's | Tonys Sandwich Box, 17 Dewsbury Gate Road | 647 yd | |
| Heckmondwike Subway | Heckmondwike Service Station, Halifax Road | 774 yd | |
| Fishano's | Fishanoes, 60 Halifax Road | 798 yd | |
| Pizza Village Batley | 48 Thorncliffe Estate, Staincliffe | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 10 Brunswick Street, Westborough | 408 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healds Road Playing Field Green Lane | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Birkdale High School (Closed) Wheelwright Drive | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Dewsbury Moor Arlfc HECKMONDWIKE ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Healds Road | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Westmoor Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Westmoor Community Sports Hall Westmoor Junior School Westmoor Junior School Church Lane | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Halifax Road Recreation Ground WHEELWRIGHT DRIVE | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Westborough High School STOCKHILL STREET | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Staincliffe Playing Fields & Cricket Ground HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 971 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.