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Dewsbury West

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Kirklees / Dewsbury West

About

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.

Area overview

On average Dewsbury West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.8% 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).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 in Dewsbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £523,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£280,000
Flats1£39,500
Semi-Detached33£165,000
Terraced64£132,500

10 years price trend in Dewsbury West

All postcodes in Dewsbury West

WF134LA

Nowell Street

WF134QR

Knowles Hill Road

WF132SN

Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown

WF129QF

Calder Bank Road

WF132LW

Boothroyd Lane

WF132NL

Granville Court

WF132QG

High Street

WF132QX

St John Street

WF132QZ

Hanover Street

WF132RB

Boothroyd Lane

WF133EA

Field Lane

WF133ET

Great Pond Street

WF133HB

Spen Valley Road

WF133LU

Bell Street

WF133PA

Brook Street

WF133PF

Elm Road

WF133RR

Broad Street

WF133RX

Mavis Street

WF133RZ

Thornville Place

WF134EJ

Staincliffe Road

WF134LU

North Park Street

WF134LY

North Park Street

WF132PY

Unity Court

WF133AH

Nevins Road

WF133BY

Clarkson Street

WF133QS

Park Road

WF134JX

Dewsbury Central & Westborough

WF134NA

Mallinson Street

WF134NJ

Briar Drive

WF134PZ

Moor End Lane

WF132TL

Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown

WF133EF

Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown

WF133BT

Garden Terrace

WF133EX

Great Pond Street

WF133JS

Calder Road

WF133LX

Ladywood Way

WF133NQ

Pilgrim Avenue

WF133PN

Beckett Crescent

WF133RA

Barley Croft

WF133SW

Groves Hall Road

WF134ER

Moorcroft

WF134NU

Scarr End Lane

WF134PE

Dray View

WF134QE

Hollins Road

WF134QH

Moorside Avenue

WF134RG

Staincliffe Crescent

WF132LJ

Burking Road

WF132NB

Lacey Street

WF132SG

Cemetery Road

WF133BW

Fir Avenue

WF133EL

Bridge Street

WF133LF

Bell Street

WF133NW

Pilgrim Crescent

WF133PD

Charles Street

WF133PZ

Maizebrook

WF133QJ

Ravens Walk

WF134EN

Church Lane

WF134NH

Blenheim Drive

WF134QS

Knowles Hill Road

WF134DH

Brunswick Street

WF132QJ

High Street

WF132TW

Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown

WF133HY

Jessamine Street

WF133LA

Church Street

WF134DP

Russell Street

WF133NT

Brook Street

WF133NY

Wroe Street

WF133PT

Beckett Grove

WF133QR

Ravenshouse Road

WF133QQ

Ravens Crescent

WF133RQ

Scout Hill Road

WF132PT

St Johns Close

WF133AF

Garden Street

WF133BA

The Crescent

WF133DN

Craven Street

WF133DZ

Northstead

WF133EJ

Railway Street

WF133EQ

Ravensfield Road

WF133LE

John Street

WF133JR

Ravensthorpe

WF133LB

Charles Street

WF133PY

Pilgrim Avenue

WF133RG

Scout Hill Road

WF134RR

School Lane

WF134HJ

Birkdale Road

WF134LT

Anroyd Street

WF134NG

Brunswick Drive

WF134RD

Bronte Close

WF133AQ

Cravendale Road

WF133BH

Fir Avenue

WF133TH

Broomer Street

WF133JQ

Aire Street

WF134DL

Green Lane

WF133QL

Ravens Avenue

WF133QT

Ravenshouse Road

WF133RY

Craven Road

WF133SR

Lowfield Road

WF133SS

Coney Walk

WF133SX

Calder Road

WF134HH

Birkdale Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.