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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

WF132QG

High Street

WF132QX

St John Street

WF132QZ

Hanover Street

WF132RB

Boothroyd Lane

WF132SN

Thornhill Road

WF133EA

Northstead

WF133ET

Huddersfield Road

WF133HB

Spen Valley Road

WF133LU

Havelock Street

WF133PA

Brook Street

WF133PF

Gledhill Terrace

WF133RX

Mavis Street

WF133RZ

Thornville Place

WF134EJ

Staincliffe Road

WF134LU

North Park Street

WF134LY

North Park Street

WF133RR

Broad Street

WF133AH

North Road

WF133BY

Kingfisher Crescent

WF133QS

Burgh Mill Lane

WF134NA

Mallinson Street

WF134NJ

Briar Drive

WF134PZ

Moor End Lane

WF134JX

Dewsbury West

WF132PY

Unity Court

WF132TL

Devon Walk

WF133BT

Queen Street

WF133EF

Ravens Lodge Terrace

WF133EX

Great Pond Street

WF133JS

Calder Road

WF133LX

Low Mill Lane

WF133NQ

Pilgrim Avenue

WF133RA

Barley Croft

WF133SW

Groves Hall Road

WF134ER

Moorcroft

WF134NU

Scarr End Lane

WF134PE

Dray View

WF134QE

Moor End Lane

WF134QH

Moorside Avenue

WF134RG

Staincliffe Crescent

WF133PN

Beckett Crescent

WF132LJ

Burking Road

WF132NB

Travis Lacey Terrace

WF133BW

Fir Grove

WF133LF

Bell Street

WF133NW

Burgh Mill Lane

WF133PD

Charles Street

WF133PZ

Spen View

WF133QJ

Ravens Walk

WF134EN

Church Lane

WF134NH

Blenheim Drive

WF134QS

Knowles Hill Road

WF132SG

Cemetery Road

WF132QJ

Park Parade

WF132TW

Dorset Walk

WF133HY

Jessamine Street

WF133LA

Church Street

WF133NT

Heckmondwike Road

WF133NY

Wroe Street

WF133PT

Beckett Lane

WF133QQ

Ravens Crescent

WF133QR

Ravenshouse Road

WF134DH

Green Lane

WF134DP

Mayfield Place

WF133RQ

Scout Hill Road

WF132PT

St Johns Close

WF133AF

North Road

WF133BA

The Crescent

WF133DN

Craven Street

WF133DZ

Northstead

WF133EQ

Ravensfield Road

WF133JR

Huddersfield Road

WF133LB

Charles Street

WF133LE

John Street

WF133PY

Pilgrim Avenue

WF133RG

Scout Hill View

WF134HJ

Victoria Crescent

WF134LT

Anroyd Street

WF134NG

Brunswick Drive

WF134RD

Staincliffe Road

WF133EJ

Railway Street

WF134RR

School Lane

WF133AQ

North Road

WF133BH

Fir Parade

WF133JQ

Aire Street

WF133QL

Ravens Avenue

WF133QT

Ravenshouse Road

WF133RY

Craven Road

WF133SR

Lowfield Road

WF133SS

Coney Walk

WF133SX

Lock Way

WF133TH

Heron Close

WF134DN

Green Close

WF134HH

Birkdale Road

WF134NF

Brunswick Street

WF134NT

Scarr End Lane

WF134DL

Green Lane

WF129FA

Calder Bank Road

WF132LH

Boothroyd Lane

WF132TN

Norfolk Walk

Data Sources

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