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About

Dewsbury East ward lies in the northern part of the town, characterised by residential streets and local commercial hubs along Leeds Road. The area includes the neighbourhoods of Chickenley and Earlsheaton, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. The topography features gentle slopes towards the River Calder, which forms part of its southern boundary.

A notable local landmark is the Grade II listed Chickenley Water Tower, a prominent structure on the skyline. The ward contains several community facilities, including schools and sports grounds, with Dewsbury Sports Centre located here. Green spaces such as Chickenley Park provide recreational areas within the largely built-up environment.

Area overview

On average Dewsbury East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 20% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dewsbury East is £45,055 per year. There are 7 schools in Dewsbury East: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dewsbury East is home to around 20,086 people, with a population density of about 3,117.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dewsbury East Population
20,086
Population density
3,117.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.47(+75%)
Public order
17.97(+104%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.43(+22%)
Shoplifting
16.38(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.29(+55%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,716
73.25%
Pakistani
2,522
12.55%
Indian
1,097
5.46%
Other White
617
3.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
218
1.09%
Total population: 20,089

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,068
25.64%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,495
22.03%
Level 3 (A level)
2,721
17.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,360
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,801
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 15,865

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,525
30.48%
Owns outright
2,476
29.89%
Social rents from council
1,358
16.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,312
15.84%
Other social rented
323
3.9%
Total households: 8,285

Property prices in Dewsbury East

Median price£188,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)197
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £240K

Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dewsbury East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£285,000£274
Semi-Detached91£205,000£221
Terraced65£150,000£179
Flats10£75,000£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dewsbury East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,995£65,000£140,000£84,950
2017£247,995£70,000£143,000£95,000
2018£252,495£64,750£135,000£105,000
2019£250,000£59,500£149,000£105,000
2020£254,975£54,250£160,000£110,000
2021£252,475£65,500£167,500£121,000
2022£279,950£68,000£185,500£140,000
2023£295,000£66,250£193,756£175,000
2024£300,000£63,975£197,500£142,000
2025£314,998£82,500£207,500£145,000
2026£285,000£67,500£205,000£156,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewsbury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£144£147£113
2017£211£123£158£134
2018£215£98£155£129
2019£210£95£167£133
2020£217£106£175£138
2021£242£107£181£157
2022£265£127£203£169
2023£258£107£218£205
2024£297£146£232£177
2025£297£150£222£180
2026£262£112£221£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewsbury East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dewsbury East in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Dewsbury East ward.

Local councillors

Eric Firth

Dewsbury East - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Dewsbury East

Is Dewsbury East safe?

Dewsbury East records about 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dewsbury East?

The median sale price in Dewsbury East is £188,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dewsbury East?

Dewsbury East has 6 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dewsbury East?

Dewsbury East scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dewsbury East sits around rank 8,067 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dewsbury East?

The average household income in Dewsbury East is around £45,055 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dewsbury East?

Dewsbury East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Eric Firth (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Dewsbury East

WF176DW

High Street

WF127SQ

Willerton Close

WF131RW

Crackenedge Lane

WF131RD

Cliffe Street

WF131QH

Foundry Street

WF132BP

Stonefield Street

WF132DS

Bradford Road

WF132LX

George Street

WF176AG

Kirkgate

WF131JJ

Church Street

WF127FE

Chidswell Lane

WF128QN

Lord Street

WF131PA

Pepperoyd Street

WF128HX

Syke Lane

WF131RB

Crackenedge Lane

WF127AQ

Old Bank Road

WF127ER

Croftlands

WF131BB

Oates Street

WF128QU

Princess Crescent

WF132LY

Webster Street

WF131PB

St Philips Close

WF132BW

Stonefield Street

WF127DG

Cross Bank Street

WF127BL

Huddleston Court

WF128RL

Park View

WF128BG

Rosslyn Court

WF132AW

Victoria Road

WF127AG

Fairfield Avenue

WF128BA

Mount Pleasant

WF128LS

Ossett Lane

WF127LT

Selso Road

WF132ED

Lower Peel Street

WF59QJ

Wakefield Road

WF127LW

Bywell Close

WF131PR

Ernest Street

WF127PP

Ullswater Road

WF128PS

Hazel Close

WF132BJ

Hartley Street

WF128AJ

Wakefield Road

WF132JX

Northfield Road

WF128DF

Jilling Gardens

WF128LP

Elsham Meadows

WF176DA

Kirkgate

WF128AT

Wakefield Road

WF127DD

Hollinroyd Road

WF132SS

Ashworth Gardens

WF127FA

Goldfinch Way

WF127HQ

Leeds Road

WF127SH

Willerton Close

WF127BY

Sugar Lane

WF131RY

Crackenedge Lane

WF127TG

Waring Way

WF127SP

Windsor Gardens

WF127HR

Leeds Road

WF131PW

Battye Street

WF128QT

Princess Road

WF127NX

Torridon Road

WF127NY

Wrexhall Road

WF131QF

Dewsbury East

WF132NJ

Ashworth Road

WF176DE

Croftlands

WF131DQ

Market Place

WF127HS

Grange Road

WF131AE

Market Place

WF127AL

Sugar Lane

WF127PW

Ullswater Avenue

WF127DN

Kingfisher Way

WF127QF

Sycamore Close

WF127FD

Brambling Avenue

WF132EW

Bradford Road

WF128HZ

Providence Street

WF127FH

Dewsbury East

WF132AN

College View

WF127LN

Bywell Road

WF132NE

Halifax Road

WF128DT

Jilling Ing Grove

WF128JL

Town Street

WF132DZ

Kilburn Lane

WF128QW

Queen Street

WF128LA

Preston Street

WF128RG

Crown Close

WF128PQ

Maple Road

WF127BH

Charles Street

WF127QP

Leeds Road

WF128BW

Town Green

WF128PJ

Maple Road

WF131HF

Wellington Road

WF134HB

Halifax Road

WF127LZ

Bendigo Road

WF131RG

Park Street

WF127HA

Welwyn Road

WF128JA

Town Street

WF132BD

Commercial Road

WF132AT

Carlton Road

WF131DS

Northgate

WF128PT

Grove Gardens

WF128DG

Town Hall Way

WF131RU

Caulms Wood Road

WF128ET

Wakefield Road

WF127DF

Bank Street