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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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dewsbury West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached17£267,000£2,765
Flats3£69,500£1,139
Semi-Detached37£187,500£2,290
Terraced67£131,000£1,789

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

WF133BH

Fir Parade

WF133RX

Mavis Street

WF133NQ

Pilgrim Avenue

WF133HS

Duke Street

WF134DA

West Park Street

WF133HU

Huddersfield Road

WF132RB

Boothroyd Lane

WF134NS

Knowles Hill

WF134EX

Staincliffe Road

WF133TH

Heron Close

WF133PD

Charles Street

WF134LU

North Park Street

WF134EJ

Staincliffe Road

WF134DL

Green Lane

WF133AQ

North Road

WF129QH

West Vale

WF134JR

Oxford Road

WF134NW

Knowles Hill Road

WF134JB

Hillhead Place

WF133BQ

Fir Avenue

WF134PD

Moor End Lane

WF134DR

Russell Street

WF133QR

Ravenshouse Road

WF133AL

Cravendale Road

WF132QD

St Mathews Road

WF133AS

Myrtle Road

WF132QA

Hanover Gardens

WF133JX

Netherfield Road

WF134EQ

Fairfield Crescent

WF133AT

Bradbury Street

WF132JA

Boothroyd Lane

WF133DD

Victoria Street

WF133HX

School Street

WF132QE

St Paulinus Close

WF133EA

Northstead

WF133HG

Gardens Drive

WF133HA

Spen Valley Road

WF134HH

Birkdale Road

WF134RJ

Clifton Court

WF132SP

Fall Lane

WF132JG

Infirmary Road

WF132JB

Mitre Street

WF133SD

Thornville Street

WF133HY

Jessamine Street

WF132PX

Manor Road

WF132TH

Sussex Walk

WF131AZ

Dewsbury West

WF134QR

Knowles Hill Road

WF132SN

Thornhill Road

WF133AZ

The Crescent

WF133HP

Huddersfield Road

WF133RW

Huddersfield Road

WF133HB

Spen Valley Road

WF133EX

Great Pond Street

WF133SZ

Ladywood Way

WF133HZ

Huddersfield Road

WF132QS

Hanover Gardens

WF134EU

Staincliffe Road

WF129QE

Dewsbury West

WF129FA

Calder Bank Road

WF134EW

Church Lane

WF133QT

Ravenshouse Road

WF133NG

Dewsbury West

WF134NX

Scarr End View

WF133QL

Ravens Avenue

WF133JH

Hebble Street

WF133RD

Ravenswharfe Road

WF133BS

Queen Street

WF134NQ

Reservoir Street

WF134HE

Newsome Street

WF134RG

Staincliffe Crescent

WF134LZ

North Park Street

WF134RQ

Staincliffe Road

WF132JE

Stockhill Street

WF134LS

Pickard Way

WF133NB

Church Street

WF133BD

Crescent Avenue

WF133LX

Low Mill Lane

WF134HG

Birkdale Road

WF134LN

Oxford Road

WF133DL

Lee Street

WF132QP

St John Walk

WF133NT

Heckmondwike Road

WF134PX

Lower Bower Lane

WF132RQ

Boothroyd Green

WF133RQ

Scout Hill Road

WF132JD

Stockhill Street

WF129QT

Tenter Fields

WF134NY

Scarr End Lane

WF133AD

North Road

WF132PU

High Street

WF133LG

Riverside Way

WF132TN

Norfolk Walk

WF134NG

Brunswick Drive

WF132SF

Crownest Terrace

WF134LQ

Park Road

WF133LA

Church Street

WF133LE

John Street

WF133EH

Huddersfield Road

WF133LJ

Day Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.