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Dewsbury West

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About

Dewsbury West ward lies in the northwestern part of the town, encompassing the neighbourhoods of Earlsheaton and Chickenley. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. It contains several local primary schools and community centres that serve the immediate population. The ward is bordered by the River Calder to the south, with some green spaces like Crow Nest Park providing recreational areas for residents.

A notable local landmark is the former Savile Town railway station building, a remnant of the area's industrial past. The ward's landscape is gently undulating, with streets leading towards the higher ground of Dewsbury Moor. Economic activity is centred along the main thoroughfares, hosting independent shops and essential services. Public transport connections provide links to Dewsbury town centre and other parts of Kirklees.

Area overview

On average Dewsbury West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 184 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dewsbury West is £43,689 per year. There are 11 schools in Dewsbury West: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dewsbury West is home to around 21,688 people, with a population density of about 4,106.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
184
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dewsbury West Population
21,688
Population density
4,106.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.4(+109%)
Public order
21.76(+146%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.01(+19%)
Shoplifting
15.77(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.85(+73%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
10,711
49.39%
British
6,759
31.16%
Indian
1,443
6.65%
Other White
734
3.38%
Other Asian
530
2.44%
Total population: 21,688

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
5,188
33.05%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,114
19.84%
Level 3 (A level)
2,213
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,171
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,790
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 15,696

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,922
27.63%
Owns outright
1,805
25.95%
Social rents from council
1,364
19.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,243
17.87%
Other social rented
385
5.54%
Total households: 6,955

Property prices in Dewsbury West

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Dewsbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £917,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dewsbury West in the 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached39£168,000
Detached17£295,000
Flats2£64,725
Terraced61£135,000

10 years median price trend in Dewsbury West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury West.

All postcodes in Dewsbury West

WF132QH

Park Avenue

WF132RQ

Boothroyd Green

WF133DU

Field Lane

WF133HE

Garden Terrace

WF133ST

Nook Walk

WF134EF

Staincliffe Road

WF134LZ

North Park Street

WF134QT

Knowles Hill Road

WF133HN

Dewsbury West

WF132LF

Moorlands Road

WF132QL

Park Parade

WF133AZ

The Crescent

WF133DW

South View Terrace

WF133HS

Duke Street

WF133PP

Low Road

WF133RE

Scout Hill Terrace

WF134RX

School Grove

WF132ND

Greenwood Street

WF133AR

Garden Street

WF133BN

Fir Avenue

WF133LT

Huddersfield Road

WF133NS

Heckmondwike Road

WF134DR

Russell Street

WF134DZ

Moorcroft Road

WF134LH

West Park Street

WF132QW

St John Parade

WF133JX

Netherfield Road

WF129PY

Water Lane

WF132JE

Stockhill Street

WF132LB

Moorlands Avenue West

WF132TT

Dickinson Gardens

WF133AL

Cravendale Road

WF133BD

Crescent Avenue

WF133EW

Commercial Street

WF133EY

Spen Valley Road

WF133HU

Huddersfield Road

WF133HZ

Huddersfield Road

WF133NP

Pilgrim Drive

WF133PH

Heckmondwike Road

WF133PL

Heckmondwike Road

WF134EB

School Lane

WF134LE

West Park Street

WF134PY

Peak View

WF134EX

Staincliffe Road

WF129QH

West Vale

WF132QQ

High Street

WF132QT

St John Walk

WF132RW

Huddersfield Road

WF133AJ

Nevins Road

WF133DY

Northstead

WF133HL

Huddersfield Road

WF133JA

Huddersfield Road

WF133SL

Meadow Bank

WF134EY

Elm Road

WF134PA

Gwyn Holme

WF134QQ

Moor End Lane

WF140QU

Spring Place Gardens

WF134NB

Clarke Street

WF132SE

Cemetery Road

WF133AE

Dearnley Street

WF133NZ

Crow Nest View

WF133RU

Mavis Avenue

WF134DY

Moorcroft Drive

WF134SE

North Lodge Fold

WF133SF

Dewsbury West

WF133JT

Calder Road

WF132QA

Hanover Gardens

WF132JG

Infirmary Road

WF132PX

Manor Road

WF132QF

High Street

WF132QS

Hanover Gardens

WF132RG

Nowells Yard

WF132RZ

Quarry Road

WF133DR

Clarkson Street

WF133NH

Pilgrim Crescent

WF133PE

Woodland Grove

WF133PW

Beckett Crescent

WF134ED

Staincliffe Road

WF134EH

Oxford Road

WF134EZ

Fairfield Mews

WF134NR

Knowles Hill

WF133BS

Queen Street

WF129QA

Webster Hill

WF132PU

High Street

WF132SF

Crownest Terrace

WF132TJ

Kent Walk

WF133AG

North Road

WF133JH

Hebble Street

WF133JW

Huddersfield Road

WF133SE

Thornville Terrace

WF133SJ

Beaver Drive

WF134DJ

Green Lane

WF134EP

Garden Place

WF134HE

Newsome Street

WF134LA

West Park Street

WF134QR

Knowles Hill Road

WF133NB

Church Street

WF129QF

Thornhill Road

WF132LW

Boothroyd Lane

WF132NL

Granville Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.