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Dewsbury Moor Upper

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 151 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

151

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dewsbury Moor Upper Population

6,328

Population density

4,265.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

87.07(+100%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.28(+18%)

Public order

14.22(+59%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.85(+40%)

Other theft

10.11(+52%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

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

No qualifications

1,320

28%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,137

24.12%

Level 3 (A level)

683

14.49%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

683

14.49%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

518

10.99%

Total 16+ residents: 4,714

Housing

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

3.62%

Total households: 2,400

Property prices in Dewsbury Moor Upper

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Dewsbury Moor Upper area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £340,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dewsbury Moor Upper over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£311,250	£269,700	£280,500	£338,125	£339,625
Flats	1	£39,500	£39,500	£39,500	£39,500	£39,500
Semi-Detached	19	£160,875	£96,500	£141,500	£188,500	£249,800
Terraced	16	£143,500	£97,574	£116,750	£172,750	£235,963

10 years median price trend in Dewsbury Moor Upper

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

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