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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Corporation Street
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Bright Street
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Meadow Lane
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Eightlands Road
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Central Street
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Highgate Road
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Highgate Terrace
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Guernsey Road
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Grange Road
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Ullswater Avenue
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Owl Lane
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Waring Way
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Cross Park Street
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The Orchards
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Providence Street
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Heath Close
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Market Place
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Halifax Road
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Tithe Barn Street
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Dewsbury Central & Westborough
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Upper Peel Street
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Bath Street
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Northfield Place
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Central Street
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Dewsbury Central & Westborough
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Earlsheaton & Chickenley
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William Street
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Rathlin Road
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Lichfield Road
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Hillesley Road
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Willerton Close
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Becks Court
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Sands Lane
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Short Street
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Union Street
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Back Nelson Street
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Crackenedge Lane
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Cliffe Street
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Kilburn Lane
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Central Street
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Dewsbury Central & Westborough
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Newgate Street
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Huddleston Court
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High Street
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Leeds Road
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Ennerdale Avenue
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Highdale
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Matterdale Close
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Leeds Road
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Chidswell Lane
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Hawthorn Court
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Craig-Y-Don
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Longcauseway
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Elsham Meadows
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Princess Avenue
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Heath Walk
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Westgate Terrace
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Carlton Road
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Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton
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Rathlin Road
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Leeds Road
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Bywell Road
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Leeds Road
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Chidswell Gardens
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Cross Park Street
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Boldgrove Street
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Cedar Road
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Walnut Close
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Hazel Drive
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Broadoaks Close
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Church Street
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Daisy Hill
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College View
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George Street
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Dewsbury Central & Westborough
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Bond Street
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Moor Park Lane
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Pennine Road
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Leeds Road
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Jersey Close
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Grange Road
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Bywell Close
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Borrowdale Road
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Leeds Road
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Cross Park Street
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Becks Court
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Longcauseway
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Bank Grove
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Manor Garth Road
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Maple Road
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Oates Street
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Market Street
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Northgate
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Whitehall Way
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Crackenedge Lane
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Foundry Street
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Wood Street
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Park Street
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Kirkgate