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.
Area overview
On average Dewsbury East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 159 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 £33,993 per year. There are 9 schools in Dewsbury East: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Dewsbury East Population
20,086
Population density
3,117.9 per km²
Demographics
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
Christian
7,836
39.01%
No religion
7,156
35.63%
Muslim
3,817
19%
Not answered
1,088
5.42%
Other religion
56
0.28%
Total population: 20,086
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
Employed
8,717
54.94%
Retired
3,022
19.05%
Looking after home or family
1,030
6.49%
Long-term sick or disabled
908
5.72%
Student
763
4.81%
Total 16+ residents: 15,866
Housing
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
Semi-detached
3,722
44.92%
Terraced
1,929
23.28%
Detached
1,211
14.62%
Purpose-built flat
1,090
13.16%
Other converted building
150
1.81%
Total households: 8,285
Property prices in Dewsbury East
Based on 262 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £475,000.