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Dewsbury East

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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. Approximately 19.9% 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 £45,050 per year. There are 9 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
19.9%
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

Based on 232 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dewsbury East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached44£302,000£3,086
Flats12£76,000£1,335
Semi-Detached103£205,000£2,377
Terraced73£150,000£1,984

10 years median price trend in Dewsbury East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury East.

All postcodes in Dewsbury East

WF127DW

Dewsbury East

WF127RU

Smallwood Road

WF128DE

Bluebell Walk

WF176DD

Kirkgate

WF131RE

Crackenedge Lane

WF127BD

Charles Street

WF128EU

Syke Lane

WF127EF

Langdale Road

WF128JG

Frances Road

WF128PN

Hazel Avenue

WF128QL

Princess Street

WF131LY

Wellington Street

WF128HT

Syke Lane

WF131LD

School Street

WF131RT

Crackenedge Terrace

WF132JR

Bath Street

WF127LU

Selso Road

WF128LQ

Long Lane

WF128NB

Mill Lane

WF127RG

Owl Lane

WF128DJ

Wakefield Road

WF128AX

Wakefield Road

WF128PD

Cedar Road

WF127NG

Ennerdale Road

WF127TE

Crown Flatt Way

WF127RS

Smallwood Road

WF128BU

Low Road

WF128BL

Becks Court

WF128QY

Princess Road

WF131LW

Grove Street

WF127AN

Sugar Lane

WF128NG

Short Street

WF132TU

Dawson Gardens

WF127BJ

Leeds Road

WF127LL

Bywell Road

WF127SJ

Chidswell Lane

WF127AJ

Old Bank Road

WF131JF

Westgate

WF132PP

Vulcan Gardens

WF127PE

Matterdale Road

WF131NU

Ings Road

WF131QG

Corporation Street

WF128AQ

Heaton Avenue

WF127PH

Ullswater Road

WF128JT

Headland Lane

WF131NA

Nelson Street

WF128QD

Chickenley Lane

WF127DX

Bennett Lane

WF127EZ

Rathlin Road

WF128BE

Park Road

WF128EX

Syke View

WF128JJ

New Street

WF132PQ

Wellington Walk

WF127BB

Leeds Road

WF128EY

Syke Grove

WF128JH

Rosedene Court

WF127RN

Smallwood Road

WF127NL

Borrowdale Road

WF127SS

Windsor View

WF132TX

Halliley Gardens

WF131PU

Crackenedge Lane

WF128LE

Forrest Terrace

WF128JR

St Peters Gardens

WF131BL

Westgate

WF131DW

Market Place

WF127RP

Manor Gardens

WF127DR

Leeds Road

WF128BD

Chatsworth Court

WF127DA

Old Bank Road

WF128QB

Heath Road

WF131DB

Market Street

WF127EU

Jersey Close

WF131AX

Bond Street

WF128PF

Walnut Drive

WF127RF

Horace Waller V C Parade

WF127NR

Mardale Road

WF131PJ

Church Hill

WF127BW

Well Street

WF127AH

Old Bank Road

WF127AX

Moor Park Lane

WF127QJ

Leeds Road

WF132BU

Rockhouse Drive

WF127QL

Leeds Road

WF128PG

Cedar Drive

WF127RZ

Hillesley Road

WF132JH

Halifax Road

WF128HQ

Bank Grove

WF128RE

Heath Close

WF127TA

Lichfield Road

WF127JX

Malvern Road

WF176DT

High Street

WF127SF

Chidswell Lane

WF127LS

Hobart Road

WF128QG

School Street

WF128BZ

Low Road

WF128BB

High Road

WF131NH

Longcauseway

WF132AA

Bryer Street

WF127JY

Mendip Road

WF127LD

York Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.