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Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Kirklees / Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown

About

Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown is a residential area in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The area features a mix of housing, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties, with some local amenities catering to daily needs. Nearby green spaces like Crow Nest Park provide recreational opportunities for residents. The area is served by several schools and has good transport links to Dewsbury town centre and beyond.

The community is supported by local shops, pubs, and small businesses, with Dewsbury town centre offering additional services. The area has a practical layout, with residential streets connected to main roads for easy commuting. While primarily residential, it maintains a quiet atmosphere with pockets of open space. Public transport and road access make it convenient for travel to nearby employment hubs.

Area overview

On average Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown is £32,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown Population
7,039
Population density
3,455.4 per km²

Demographics

Pakistani
3,636
51.66%
British
2,053
29.17%
Indian
539
7.66%
Other White
192
2.73%
Other Asian
162
2.3%
Total population: 7,039

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
615
28.66%
Owns outright
560
26.1%
Social rents from council
445
20.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
324
15.1%
Other social rented
139
6.48%
Total households: 2,146

Property prices in Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £141,500 in Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £465,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£317,500
Semi-Detached8£177,500
Terraced16£135,750

10 years price trend in Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.