Dewsbury South is a ward in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, covering the southern part of Dewsbury town. The area includes residential neighborhoods such as Ravensthorpe, Chickenley, and Thornhill Lees. It features a mix of housing, from terraced homes to larger properties, alongside local amenities like schools, parks, and community centers. The ward is bordered by the River Calder, which runs through the area, providing green spaces and walking routes.
The ward has a strong industrial heritage, with former mills and factories reflecting its textile past. Today, it includes a range of small businesses and retail outlets, particularly along Wakefield Road. Public transport links connect Dewsbury South to nearby towns and cities, including Leeds and Huddersfield. The area also has several places of worship, reflecting its diverse community. Dewsbury South is part of the larger Dewsbury constituency, playing a role in local governance and services.
On average Dewsbury South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dewsbury South is £33,295 per year. There are 12 schools in Dewsbury South: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Dewsbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £939,250.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £145,000 |
10 years price trend in Dewsbury South
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Briestfield Road
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Thorn Road
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Partridge Crescent
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Hall Lane
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Aldams Road
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Mill Street East
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Mill Street East
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Wharf Street
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Brewery Lane
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Brewery Lane
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Nursery Grove
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Carlton Terrace
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Carlton Terrace
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Broad Way Court
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Briestfield Road
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The Town
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Edge Lane
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Ingham Road
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Brewery Lane
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Parker Road
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Castle Crescent
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Edge Avenue
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Albion Road
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Highfield Gardens
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Cannon Way
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Mill Street East
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Park View
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Lees Hall Road
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Hodgson Terrace
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Hodgson Terrace
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Vicarage Road
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Grosvenor Street
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Mill Street East
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Whitley Road
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Lees Avenue
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Cross Road
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Thornhill
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Frank Lane
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Hall Lane
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Whitley Road
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Edge Road
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Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees
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Lees House Road
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Bretfield Court
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Brewery Lane
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Navigation Road
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Pavilion Close
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Overthorpe Avenue
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Henley Avenue
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Bretfield Court
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Ravensthorpe Road
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Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees
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Centenary Square
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Caledonian Road
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Cannon Way
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Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees
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Douglas Street
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Overthorpe Avenue
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Partridge Crescent
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Foxroyd Lane
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Rectory View
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Park View
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Centenary Square
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Cannon Way
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Pioneer Street
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Edge Top Road
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Partridge Crescent
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The Combs
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Falhouse Lane
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Thornhill
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Overthorpe Road
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Ashfield
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Headfield Road
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Pentland Road
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Edge Avenue
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Bullfields Close
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Hall Lane
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Falhouse Lane
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The Town
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Ingham Road
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Thornhill Street
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Bretton Street
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Scarborough Street
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Chapel Street
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Edge Top Road
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Overthorpe Road
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Lodge Farm Close
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Park House Drive
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Thorn Avenue
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Edge Road
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Maynes Close
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Overthorpe Court
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Pinfold Close
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Slaithwaite Avenue
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Ouzelwell Lane
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Kilner View
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Forge Lane
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Headfield Road
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Headfield Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.