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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

WF133BY

Kingfisher Crescent

WF133BL

Fir Avenue

WF133AY

The Crescent

WF133PW

Beckett Crescent

WF132LF

Moorlands Road

WF134DX

Moorcroft Drive

WF133LU

Havelock Street

WF133EE

Huddersfield Road

WF133LY

Huddersfield Road

WF133HW

Foundry Street

WF133UY

Cornfield

WF131HX

Dewsbury Ring Road

WF133PY

Pilgrim Avenue

WF133TG

Maizebrook

WF133PB

George Street

WF132QY

Oastler Street

WF132QL

Park Parade

WF132LH

Boothroyd Lane

WF133BN

Fir Avenue

WF133QJ

Ravens Walk

WF133EY

Spen Valley Road

WF134HW

Birkdale Grove

WF133ST

Nook Walk

WF134ES

Westfield Grove

WF133PG

Heckmondwike Road

WF132LR

Boothroyd Lane

WF134RX

School Grove

WF133EJ

Railway Street

WF133PZ

Spen View

WF133DX

Northstead

WF133AP

Myrtle Road

WF133DF

Broomer Street

WF132LJ

Burking Road

WF133DT

Field Lane

WF133SF

Dewsbury West

WF134NT

Scarr End Lane

WF133LB

Charles Street

WF132LQ

Aspen Grove

WF134RY

School Lane

WF133PA

Brook Street

WF133QX

Ravenshouse Road

WF134QT

Knowles Hill Road

WF133FA

Great Pond Street

WF134RW

Smith Road

WF133JD

Ravens Street

WF134DN

Green Close

WF129QP

Caldermill Way

WF133DS

Clarkson Street

WF133NW

Burgh Mill Lane

WF132LD

Moorlands Road

WF134NH

Blenheim Drive

WF134RP

Staincliffe Road

WF134EY

Elm Road

WF132JF

Chadwick Crescent

WF133RT

Broad Street

WF133SW

Groves Hall Road

WF133EQ

Ravensfield Road

WF133LR

Huddersfield Road

WF134DH

Green Lane

WF129RD

Wormalds View

WF134RZ

School Lane

WF133RG

Scout Hill View

WF134DZ

Moorcroft Road

WF132QN

St John Parade

WF133SJ

Beaver Drive

WF134RR

School Lane

WF133NS

Heckmondwike Road

WF132NB

Travis Lacey Terrace

WF134EF

Staincliffe Road

WF133SE

Thornville Terrace

WF133LQ

Huddersfield Road

WF133PJ

Heckmondwike Road

WF134LD

West Park Street

WF132QQ

High Street

WF133NE

Heckmondwike Road

WF133DZ

Northstead

WF133EL

Huddersfield Road

WF134LA

West Park Street

WF134DW

Reform Street

WF133HE

Garden Terrace

WF134QQ

Moor End Lane

WF133NY

Wroe Street

WF134RL

Hollins Road

WF133DP

Clarkson Street

WF132QG

High Street

WF133EP

Huddersfield Road

WF132RN

Huddersfield Road

WF133JQ

Aire Street

WF134QH

Moorside Avenue

WF134DU

School Lane

WF134QB

Moorside Road

WF133QP

Ravenshouse Road

WF132NL

Granville Court

WF134LR

Clarke Street

WF132QX

St John Street

WF133RA

Barley Croft

WF133TQ

Burgh Mill Gardens

WF134LL

Oxford Road

WF133JF

Huddersfield Road

WF129BX

Dewsbury West

Data Sources

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