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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Trenton Road
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High Street
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Old Bank Road
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Moor Park Court
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High Street
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Leeds Road
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John Ormsby V C Way
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Aldams Road
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Rosedene Court
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Town Street
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Long Lane
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Park View
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Westgate
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Longcauseway
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Crackenedge Terrace
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Crackenedge Lane
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Carlton Road
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Huddleston Court
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Cedar Court
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Leeds Road
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Windsor Road
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Town Street
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Vicarage Road
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Goods Lane
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Princess Lane
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Mill Lane
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Cedar Drive
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Walnut Crescent
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Chickenley Lane
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Heath Road
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Northgate
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Battye Street
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Crackenedge Lane
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Stonehyrst Avenue
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Halifax Road
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Willan's Road
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High Street
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Leeds Road
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Coniston Road
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Mendip Road
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Bywell Close
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Coates Close
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Chatsworth Court
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Syke Grove
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Syke Lane
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Branch Road
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Battye Street
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Ward Street
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Hartley Street
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Hope Street
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Albion Street
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Webster Street
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Halifax Road
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Charles Street
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Owl Lane
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Windsor Close
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High Road
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Bryer Street
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Jilling Ing Park
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Jilling Gardens
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Earlsheaton & Chickenley
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Commercial Street
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Princess Close
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Northgate
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Bright Street
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Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton
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Earlsheaton & Chickenley
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Leeds Road
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Rumble Road
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Malin Road
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Smallwood Road
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Hillesley Road
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Wakefield Crescent
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Middle Road
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Town Hall Way
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Amberwood Chase
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Westfield Avenue
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Commercial Street
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Preston Street
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Walker Street
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Woodburn Avenue
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Cedar Road
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Ossett Lane
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Old Westgate
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Rockley Street
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Corporation Street
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Dewsbury Central & Westborough
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Carlton Road
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Ashworth Close
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