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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Chancery Road
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Princess Lane
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Union Street
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Market Place
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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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Hirst Road
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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
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Foundry Street
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Croftlands
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High Street
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Glenlow Road
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Glenlow Road
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Ennerdale Crescent
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Wakefield Road
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Flagship Square
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Wakefield Crescent
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Rosslyn Court
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Wakefield Road
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Providence Street
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Bond Street
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Walnut Avenue
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Walnut Avenue
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Hazel Close
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Earl Street
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Alfred Street
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Halifax Road
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Lower Peel Street
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Dewsbury Central & Westborough
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Halifax Road
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Moorlands Avenue
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Dewsbury Central & Westborough
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Ashworth Green
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Grove Farm
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Highgate Street
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Hobart Road
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Selso Road
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White Cross Road
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Glenlow Road
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Chidswell Lane
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Low Road
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Goods Lane
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Mill Street East
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Walnut Place
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Daisy Hill
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Daisy Hill
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Battye Street
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Westway
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Athlone Drive
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Sugar Lane
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Alderney Road
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Matterdale Road
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Bywell Road
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Croftlands
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Chidswell Gardens
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New Street
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Chickenley Lane
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Camroyd Street
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Carlton Road
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Meadow Lane
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Hartley Grove
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Ashworth Gardens
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Kirkgate
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Highgate Street
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Old Bank Road
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Pennine Road
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Well Street
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Derwent Road
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Beverley Drive
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Nursery Wood Road
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Churwell Vale
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Chidswell Lane
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Craig-Y-Don
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Manor Street
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Bank Grove
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Cross Park Street
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Boldgrove Street
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Hazel Crescent
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Crown Close