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 165 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).
Based on 248 recent sales, the median property price is £198,750 in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £106,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 118 | £198,750 |
| Terraced | 66 | £148,250 |
10 years price trend in Dewsbury East
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Hirst Road
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York Road
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Ennerdale Crescent
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Tresham Court
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Malin Road
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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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Mardale Road
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Alderney Road
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Ripon Road
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Hobart Road
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Orchard View
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Jilling Ing Grove
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Bank Grove
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Town Street
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Croft Street
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School Street
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Caulms Wood Road
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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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Eightlands Road
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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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Preston Street
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Earlsheaton & Chickenley
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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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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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Princess Lane
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Lowdale
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Highgate Road
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Old Bank Road
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Leeds Road
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Regal Court
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Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton
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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
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Chancery Road
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Union Street
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Mill Street West
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Ernest Street
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Crackenedge Lane
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Caulms Wood Road
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Croftlands
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Almscliffe Avenue
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Churwell Vale
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Kingfisher Way
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Woodpecker Road
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Wrexhall Road
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Borrowdale Road
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Marlo Road
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Lichfield Road
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Bluebell Walk
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Syke Road
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Chatsworth Terrace
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Walnut Grove
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Chickenley Lane
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Hazel Crescent
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Queen Street
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Market Place
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Old Westgate
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Corporation Street
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Corporation Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.