Dewsbury West is a ward in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, covering areas such as Dewsbury Moor, Earlsheaton, and parts of the town center. The ward is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some social housing. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to the daily needs of residents. The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to nearby towns and cities.
The ward has a strong sense of community, with several local organizations and events fostering engagement. Dewsbury Moor Park provides green space for recreation, while the nearby town center offers shopping and services. The area has faced economic challenges in recent years but remains an important part of Dewsbury’s urban fabric. Its proximity to major roads like the A638 and A652 allows for easy access to wider Kirklees and beyond.
On average Dewsbury West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151 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 of residents in Dewsbury West is £31,458 per year. There are 11 schools in Dewsbury West: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
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Chadwick Crescent
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Hanover Street
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Dewsbury Central & Westborough
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Foundry Street
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Ann Street
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Ravensthorpe
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Dewsbury Moor Upper
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Cornfield
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Church Lane
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Brunswick Street
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Moorside Road
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Moorside Crescent
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Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown
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High Street
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Boothroyd Green
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Red Laithes Lane
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Field Lane
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Garden Terrace
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Ravensthorpe
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Low Road
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Fairfield Crescent
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Birkdale Road
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Knowles Hill Road
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Moorlands Road
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Park Avenue
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Bradbury Street
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Clarkson Street
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Duke Street
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Beckett Lane
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Scout Hill Road
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Moorside Avenue
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Dickinson Gardens
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St John Parade
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Garden Street
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Fir Avenue
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Netherfield Road
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Low Mill Lane
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School Lane
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Russell Street
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Moorcroft Road
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North Park Street
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Cravendale Road
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Water Lane
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Stockhill Street
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Moorlands Avenue
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Dickinson Gardens
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West Park Street
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Crescent Avenue
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Bridge Street
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Spen Valley Road
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Fox Street
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Armitage Street
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Pilgrim Drive
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Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown
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Staincliffe Road
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School Lane
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Staincliffe Road
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Claremont Road
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Peak View
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Nevins Road
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West Vale
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Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown
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High Street
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Hanover Street
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Lacey Street
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Brook Road
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Coney Walk
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Northstead
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Church Street
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Ravensthorpe
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Elm Road
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Scarr End Lane
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Clarke Street
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Moor End Lane
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Spring Place Gardens
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Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown
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Hanover Gardens
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Cemetery Road
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Dearnley Street
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Calder Road
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Crow Nest View
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Mavis Avenue
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Moorcroft Drive
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North Lodge Fold
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Infirmary Road
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Manor Road
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High Street
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Boothroyd Lane
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Lacey Street
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Quarry Road
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Queen Street
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Clarkson Street
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Pilgrim Crescent
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Woodland Grove
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Beckett Crescent
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Back Gladstone Street
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Oxford Road
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Staincliffe Road
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Knowles Hill
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Thornville Terrace