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Dewsbury Moor Upper

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About

Dewsbury Moor Upper is a residential district situated on elevated ground to the west of Dewsbury town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including interwar semis-detached homes and more recent developments. Its position affords some views across the surrounding valley. The local road network connects it directly to the A638, providing a main route into the town.

The community is served by several local schools and shops along Heckmondwike Road. A notable local landmark is the former Moorlands Hotel, a large building that has been a fixture for decades. Open green space is provided by Crow Nest Park, which lies just to the south-east of the area, featuring formal gardens and recreational facilities.

Area overview

On average Dewsbury Moor Upper has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dewsbury Moor Upper is £42,777 per year. There are 3 schools in Dewsbury Moor Upper: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dewsbury Moor Upper is home to around 6,328 people, with a population density of about 4,265.3 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dewsbury Moor Upper Population
6,328
Population density
4,265.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.91(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.38(+1%)
Public order
12.01(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.01(+40%)
Other theft
7.9(+19%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,100
48.98%
Pakistani
1,837
29.03%
Indian
705
11.14%
Other Asian
158
2.5%
Other White
124
1.96%
Total population: 6,329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,320
28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,137
24.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
683
14.49%
Level 3 (A level)
683
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
518
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 4,714

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
638
26.58%
Owns outright
629
26.21%
Social rents from council
540
22.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
443
18.46%
Other social rented
87
3.62%
Total households: 2,400

Property prices in Dewsbury Moor Upper

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Dewsbury Moor Upper area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £917,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dewsbury Moor Upper 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 Moor Upper over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached11£285,000£2,822
Flats2£54,500£965
Semi-Detached15£165,000£2,235
Terraced19£135,000£1,930

10 years median price trend in Dewsbury Moor Upper

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

All postcodes in Dewsbury Moor Upper

WF134DW

Reform Street

WF177BH

Halifax Road

WF134QD

Moorside Road

WF177AT

Grange Road

WF134DZ

Moorcroft Road

WF134RT

School Crescent

WF134QR

Knowles Hill Road

WF134NT

Scarr End Lane

WF134RG

Staincliffe Crescent

WF134RJ

Clifton Court

WF133PG

Heckmondwike Road

WF134DY

Moorcroft Drive

WF134NU

Scarr End Lane

WF134QJ

Moorside Place

WF133NG

Dewsbury West

WF134HZ

Longlands Road

WF134EE

Staincliffe Road

WF134NR

Knowles Hill

WF134RZ

School Lane

WF134QT

Knowles Hill Road

WF177BQ

Longlands View

WF133QA

Quarry View

WF134EP

Garden Place

WF133NF

Heckmondwike Road

WF134SF

Millbrook Gardens

WF177AG

Thorncliffe Road

WF134LW

Reservoir Street

WF134QA

Moorside Road

WF133SR

Lowfield Road

WF134RW

Smith Road

WF134RR

School Lane

WF133UZ

Cornfield

WF132JA

Boothroyd Lane

WF177DP

Ashcroft Close

WF134NS

Knowles Hill

WF134AG

Squirrel End

WF133PZ

Spen View

WF132JE

Stockhill Street

WF134SH

Wellfield Mews

WF134QE

Moor End Lane

WF134EG

Firbank

WF134RN

Knowles Croft

WF134AA

Halifax Road

WF134NX

Scarr End View

WF134DR

Russell Street

WF134ER

Moorcroft

WF134RU

School Avenue

WF177BG

Thorncliffe Estate

WF177BL

Swiss Walk

WF134RY

School Lane

WF134RF

Pit Lane

WF132JB

Mitre Street

WF134HT

Healds Road

WF134NJ

Briar Drive

WF134AE

Squirrel Close

WF177AE

Track Road

WF134QN

Moorside End

WF134PA

Gwyn Holme

WF134ED

Staincliffe Road

WF134EL

Staincliffe Close

WF134NY

Scarr End Lane

WF134DU

School Lane

WF134QL

Moorside Crescent

WF133TG

Maizebrook

WF134AJ

Squirrel Hall Drive

WF133PF

Gledhill Terrace

WF133RL

Wheat Close

WF134DT

Halifax Road

WF134RD

Staincliffe Road

WF134RE

Staincliffe Road

WF133NU

Heckmondwike Road

WF134EH

Oxford Road

WF134QP

Moorside Avenue

WF134AF

Halifax Road

WF134HR

The Oval

WF134EA

Moorcroft Road

WF134EX

Staincliffe Road

WF134NQ

Reservoir Street

WF134DQ

Gladstone Court

WF134AH

Squirrel Hall Drive

WF134PE

Dray View

WF134AN

Cullingworth Street

WF134RH

Staincliffe Road

WF134QU

Knowles Hill Road

WF134QS

Knowles Hill Road

WF133NS

Heckmondwike Road

WF134QH

Moorside Avenue

WF134QB

Moorside Road

WF134SA

Bronte Close

WF134RQ

Staincliffe Road

WF134QW

Moorside Avenue

WF133NR

Carr Lane

WF134NH

Blenheim Drive

WF134NP

Knowles Hill Road

WF133RA

Barley Croft

WF134EQ

Fairfield Crescent

WF133NT

Heckmondwike Road

WF177AF

Track Mount

WF134AD

Fox View

WF134EW

Church Lane

Data Sources

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