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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Back Slaithwaite Road
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Park Avenue
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Vicarage Road
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Savile Grove
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The Sidings
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Briestfield Road
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Chapel Close
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Denby View
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Smithy Parade
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Edge Lane
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Chestnut Terrace
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Thornie View
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Slaithwaite Close
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Lees Hall Road
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Pentland Road
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Orchard Street
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Waverley Street
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Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees
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Doubting Lane
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Smithy Walk
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High Street
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Albion Road
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Bretton Street
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Brewery Lane
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Forge Lane
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Lees Hall Road
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Thornton Road
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Headfield Road
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St Mary's Place
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Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees
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Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees
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Parker Road
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Denby View
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Thornhill
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Ludwell Close
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Ouzelwell Lane
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High Street
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Hillgarth
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Scarborough Street
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Thornfield
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Bretfield Court
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Selbourne Avenue
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Cannon Way
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Cannon Way
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Cannon Way
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Cannon Way
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Howroyd Lane
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Long Causeway
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Long Causeway
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Calder Road
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South Street
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South Street
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Cannon Way
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Cannon Way
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Lees Hall Road
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Partridge Crescent
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Frank Close
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The Town
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Lees Hall Road
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South Street
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Cannon Way
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Briestfield Road
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Lees Avenue
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Lodge Farm Close
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Nixon Close
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Edge Lane
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St Michael's Close
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Glebe Gate
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Back Lane
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Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees
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Lees Hall Road
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Headfield Road
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Thornhill Street
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Greenwood Street
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Mill Street West
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Cannon Way
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Cannon Way
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Edge Top Road
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Frank Lane
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Combs Road
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Edge Road
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Long Causeway
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Mill Street East
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Bretfield Court
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Victoria Drive
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Lees Hall Road
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King Edward Street
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Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees
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Selbourne Drive
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Cannon Way
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Cannon Way
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Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees
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Mountain Crescent
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Smithy Parade
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Back Lane
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Briestfield Road
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Highfield Terrace
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Slaithwaite Avenue
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Back Slaithwaite Road
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Brewery Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.