Dewsbury East is a ward in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, covering an area of approximately 6 square kilometers. It includes neighborhoods such as Earlsheaton, Chickenley, and parts of Dewsbury Moor. The ward is predominantly residential, with a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached properties, and some social housing. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to the daily needs of residents. The area is served by public transport links, including bus routes connecting it to Dewsbury town center and nearby areas.
The ward has a mix of green spaces, such as Crow Nest Park, and industrial zones, particularly around Chickenley. Dewsbury East has a population of around 15,000, with a relatively young demographic compared to other parts of Kirklees. The area faces challenges related to economic deprivation and unemployment, but community initiatives and local organizations work to support residents. Dewsbury East is part of the wider Dewsbury constituency, which has historical ties to the textile industry, though much of this has declined in recent decades.
On average Dewsbury East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 240 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dewsbury East is £33,990 per year. There are 9 schools in Dewsbury East: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
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Headland Lane
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Glenlow Road
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Lincoln Road
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Ripon Road
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Hayson Close
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Ennerdale Road
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Lowdale
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Manor Gardens
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Goods Lane
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Syke Grove
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Wakefield Road
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Maple Walk
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Co-Operative Street
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Chickenley Lane
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Princess Avenue
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Market Place
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Westgate
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Greaves Road
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Church Street
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Daisy Hill
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Caulms Wood Road
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Hirst Road
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Low Street
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Halifax Road
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Upper Cross Street
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Bath Street
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Halifax Road
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Dewsbury Central & Westborough
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Tresham Court
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Malin Road
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York Road
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Ennerdale Crescent
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Chidswell Lane
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Owl Lane
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Wakefield Road
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Low Road
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Bank Grove
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Long Lane
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Hazel Close
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Bond Street
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Foundry Street
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Battye Street
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Sharp Street
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Hope Street
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Ward Street
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Vulcan Road
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Halliley Street
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Hobart Road
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Alderney Road
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Ripon Road
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Mardale Road
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Orchard View
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Jilling Ing Grove
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Bank Grove
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Princess Lane
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Town Street
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Ossett Lane
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Hazel Avenue
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Croft Street
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School Street
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Caulms Wood Road
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Crackenedge Lane
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Moorlands Avenue
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Vulcan Close
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Bennett Lane
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Chancery Lane
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Earlsheaton & Chickenley
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Preston Street
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Leeds Road
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Chiltern Road
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Smallwood Road
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Chidswell Lane
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Chidswell Lane
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Stephenson Close
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Laithes Croft
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Syke Lane
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Cedar Drive
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Princess Crescent
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Chickenley Lane
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Southgate
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Crackenedge Lane
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Caulms Wood Road
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Eightlands Road
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Dewsbury Central & Westborough
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Northfield Place
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Springfield Terrace
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Eightlands Road
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Leeds Road
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Old Bank Road
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Regal Court
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Highgate Road
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Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton
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Borrowdale Road
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Lowdale
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Leeds Road
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Owl Lane
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Link Road
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Syke Lane
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Syke Lane
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Headland Lane