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Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees

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About

Dewsbury’s Savile Town sits close to the town centre beside the River Calder and grew up around the textile mills that lined the valley. Streets of former mill housing lead to rows of small shops, mosques and community centres that serve a long-established population. Many families trace origins to Mirpur in Azad Kashmir, a connection reflected in mosque congregations and shops selling goods from south Asia. Local businesses, faith centres and weekend markets shape daily life and weekday commutes link the area with Dewsbury’s civic centre.

Thornhill Lees lies to the south of the town centre on the lower slopes toward Thornhill, with a mix of terraced streets and post‑war housing arranged around small parks and allotments. Schools and a community hub provide services for residents and bus routes run through the area to Dewsbury and neighbouring wards. Remnants of the textile era remain in former mill buildings, now repurposed for light industry, workshops and local enterprises that continue to mark the area’s working history.

Area overview

On average Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees is £43,889 per year. There are 8 schools in Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees is home to around 11,136 people, with a population density of about 3,236.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees Population
11,136
Population density
3,236.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.07(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.81(-45%)
Public order
7.54(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.4(-49%)
Shoplifting
3.95(-55%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,217
37.87%
Indian
3,951
35.49%
British
1,877
16.86%
Other Asian
249
2.24%
Bangladeshi
207
1.86%
Total population: 11,134

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,655
31.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,792
21.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,248
14.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,237
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
941
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 8,409

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,341
42.25%
Owns with a mortgage
729
22.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
440
13.86%
Social rents from council
413
13.01%
Other social rented
130
4.1%
Total households: 3,174

Property prices in Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £290,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees 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 Savile Town & Thornhill Lees over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£207,500£2,657
Semi-Detached12£171,250£2,182
Terraced13£157,000£1,963

10 years median price trend in Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees.

All postcodes in Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees

WF129QU

The Sidings

WF129BP

Savile Mews

WF120DL

Chapel Close

WF120AS

Walker Street

WF129PJ

Savile Road

WF131LL

Cannon Way

WF129AN

Mill Street East

WF129NE

South Street

WF129DA

Churchbank Way

WF120SF

Honeysuckle Drive

WF129HH

Kilner View

WF129PW

Dewsbury South

WF129LE

South View

WF139DA

Cannon Way

WF129AH

Mill Street East

WF129LW

Park Road

WF129DW

Slaithwaite Road

WF129HE

Kimberley Street

WF129BB

Bretton Street

WF120DQ

Park House Drive

WF129DH

Slaithwaite Avenue

WF129NP

Cardwell Terrace

WF129DJ

Slaithwaite Road

WF120RG

Longcauseway

WF129JE

Headfield Road

WF129JQ

Headfield Road

WF129NY

Selbourne Road

WF139DS

Cannon Way

WF129PU

Kertland Street

WF129DG

Victoria Road

WF120AX

Lees Holm

WF120AT

Lees Holm

WF120SD

Sandiway Bank

WF129QS

Anchor Bridge Way

WF129JZ

Clarence Terrace

WF129HS

Thornton Road

WF129JU

Thornhill Street

WF129AR

Wharf Close

WF129EL

Forge Lane

WF129BU

Forge Lane

WF129LH

Orchard Street

WF129LF

North View

WF129NN

Cowper Street

WF129JR

Pentland Road

WF129HP

Nursery Street

WF129HZ

Navigation Gardens

WF129PB

Selbourne Drive

WF129NQ

Chapel Street

WF139BS

Cannon Way

WF131FF

Cannon Way

WF120AJ

Pioneer Street

WF129BJ

Bretton Street

WF129DE

Victoria Road

WF129AS

Warren Street

WF129WJ

Cannon Way

WF120RF

Longcauseway

WF129DR

Brooklyn Terrace

WF120DA

Thornhill Park Avenue

WF120NN

Rectory View

WF129LG

Hodgson Terrace

WF129YD

Cannon Way

WF129PP

Mill Street West

WF139GD

Dewsbury South

WF129EZ

Manor Close

WF129JX

Thornhill Street

WF139AU

Cannon Way

WF120AP

Parker Road

WF129AE

Mill Street West

WF129BS

Bretton Park Way

WF129BG

Bretfield Court

WF129PE

Vicarage Road

WF129LS

Orchard Street

WF129HG

Brewery Lane

WF120LQ

The Combs

WF129JT

Thornhill Street

WF129TA

Mill Street East

WF129HL

Centenary Square

WF129PA

Selbourne Avenue

WF129NJ

Greenwood Street

WF120DE

Mountain View

WF129AW

Mill Street East

WF120RN

Highfield Terrace

WF120RU

Chestnut Terrace

WF129HU

Brewery Lane

WF129PN

Savile Grove

WF131XL

Cannon Way

WF129JA

Navigation Gardens

WF129DT

Park View

WF120BW

Mountain Road

WF129LA

Thornfield

WF120AG

Ingham Road

WF120AQ

Ingham Road

WF129LD

Carlton Terrace

WF120SE

Highfield Gardens

WF129HX

Providence Court

WF120AN

Lees Avenue

WF129AF

Mill Street East

WF129NT

Caledonian Road

WF129PH

Park Avenue

WF129HT

Dale Street

Data Sources

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