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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Whitehall Way
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Ennerdale Avenue
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Caulms Wood Road
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Bank Street
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Bennett Lane
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Derwent Road
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Mendip Road
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Borrowdale Road
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Torridon Road
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Amberwood Chase
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Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton
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Smallwood Road
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The Pines
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Walnut Drive
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Hazel Avenue
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Bradford Street
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Church Street
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Hirst Road
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Stonefield Street
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Eightlands Road
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Wrexhall Road
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Fairfield Terrace
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Woodville Road
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Battye Street
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Croftlands
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Leeds Road
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Amberwood Chase
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Borrowdale Road
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Grasmere Road
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Smallwood Gardens
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Chidswell Lane
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High Road
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Ossett Lane
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Cedar Drive
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Earlsheaton & Chickenley
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Queen Street
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Chickenley Lane
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Heath Close
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Bond Street
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Ashworth Close
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Croftlands
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Almscliffe Avenue
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Cross Street
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Earlsheaton & Chickenley
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Lumley Road
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Leeds Road
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Chidswell Lane
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Commercial Street
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Camilla Court
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Grove Gardens
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Bond Street
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Daisy Hill
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Caulms Wood Road
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Dewsbury Central & Westborough
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Park Street
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Albion Street
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Carlton Road
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Moor Park Gardens
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Moor Park Gardens
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Bennett Lane
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Alderney Road
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Ullswater Avenue
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Churwell Vale
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Chidswell Lane
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Wakefield Road
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Bank View
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Frances Road
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Walker Street
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Greenwood Avenue
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South Street
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Daisy Hill
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Eastborough Crescent
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Battye Street
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Foundry Street
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Crackenedge Lane
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Greaves Road
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Chancery Court
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Charles Street
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Welwyn Road
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Bendigo Road
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Eskdale Close
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Mill Lane
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Crown Close
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Kirk Close
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Tithe Barn Street
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High Street
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North Street
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Bennett Lane
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Kennedy Close
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Beverley Drive
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Windsor Road
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Windsor Gardens
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Bond Street
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Westgate
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Camroyd Street
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Halifax Road
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Moorlands Avenue
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Ashworth Road
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Earlsheaton & Chickenley
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Chidswell Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.