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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, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£169,950
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £225K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £169,950 (about £219 per square foot) in Dewsbury Moor Upper area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £917,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dewsbury Moor Upper over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£282,500£256
Semi-Detached17£165,000£219
Terraced14£140,000£209
Flats2£54,500£90

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dewsbury Moor Upper

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury Moor Upper.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152,000£64,625£113,500£101,000
2017£190,000£120,500£120,000£100,500
2018£169,000£91,000£119,000£100,000
2019£222,500£76,000£125,000£97,000
2020£190,000£79,000£130,000£100,000
2021£240,000£87,500£135,000£110,500
2022£280,000£80,000£140,000£125,000
2023£280,000£75,000£145,250£125,000
2024£240,000£75,000£167,500£125,000
2025£316,250£54,500£160,438£141,000
2026£265,000£169,975£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury Moor Upper.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewsbury Moor Upper.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162£101£153£137
2017£181£2,556£153£133
2018£187£135£161£124
2019£168£98£168£149
2020£177£104£174£135
2021£198£102£171£135
2022£216£115£207£183
2023£206£111£205£176
2024£238£99£229£159
2025£263£90£203£179
2026£249£280£184
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewsbury Moor Upper.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.