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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

WF134JR

Oxford Road

WF134PX

Lower Bower Lane

WF134HN

Birkdale Grove

WF133RD

Ravenswharfe Road

WF133AN

Garden Street

WF133DL

Lee Street

WF133EZ

Spen Valley Road

WF133QE

Temple Road

WF133QX

Ravenshouse Road

WF134DQ

Gladstone Court

WF134LG

Trafalgar Road

WF134LL

Oxford Road

WF134LR

Clarke Street

WF134NP

Knowles Hill Road

WF134RP

Staincliffe Road

WF134RT

School Crescent

WF133SA

Broad Street

WF133EN

Bridge Street

WF129QL

Island View

WF132TH

Sussex Walk

WF133DS

Clarkson Street

WF133NL

Pilgrim Crescent

WF133QF

Ravens Crescent

WF133QG

Ravens Crescent

WF133QY

Ravenshouse Road

WF133SB

Thornville Walk

WF134EE

Staincliffe Road

WF134NY

Scarr End Lane

WF134QN

Moorside End

WF134QU

Knowles Hill Road

WF133QA

Quarry View

WF132QB

Middle Road

WF132RN

Huddersfield Road

WF133BX

Sackville Street

WF133DE

Broomer Street

WF133LS

Walker Street

WF133NN

Burgh Mill Lane

WF133PR

Low Road

WF133QH

Ravens Grove

WF133RT

Broad Street

WF133SP

Well Lane

WF134DU

School Lane

WF134PU

Boundary Road

WF134RZ

School Lane

WF132QP

St John Walk

WF132LP

Boothroyd Lane

WF132QE

St Paulinus Close

WF133HD

Garden Terrace

WF133HF

Gardens Crescent

WF133RJ

Stoney Bank Street

WF133RS

Thornville Mount

WF133RW

Huddersfield Road

WF134DX

Moorcroft Drive

WF134HR

The Oval

WF134LN

Oxford Road

WF134LS

Pickard Way

WF134QJ

Moorside Place

WF134RH

Staincliffe Road

WF133TQ

Burgh Mill Gardens

WF129QN

Millwater Avenue

WF129QT

Tenter Fields

WF133AY

The Crescent

WF133DX

Northstead

WF134HU

Healds Road

WF133NA

Calder Road

WF129QB

Watergate Road

WF129QP

Caldermill Way

WF132JD

Stockhill Street

WF132LD

Moorlands Road

WF132RE

Boothroyd Lane

WF132SP

Fall Lane

WF133BB

The Crescent

WF133DP

Clarkson Street

WF133EG

Ravens Croft

WF133LD

Huddersfield Road

WF133PB

George Street

WF134RE

Staincliffe Road

WF133AS

Myrtle Road

WF133DB

Red Laithes Lane

WF133EL

Huddersfield Road

WF134RN

Knowles Croft

WF131AZ

Dewsbury West

WF129BX

Dewsbury West

WF134DA

West Park Street

WF132RF

Lacey Street

WF132LN

Park Croft

WF132QD

St Mathews Road

WF132QR

Tweedale Gardens

WF133AW

Myrtle Avenue

WF133DA

Sackville Street

WF133DT

Field Lane

WF133NJ

Pilgrim Crescent

WF134EA

Moorcroft Road

WF134LW

Reservoir Street

WF134NS

Knowles Hill

WF134RS

School Crescent

WF133NG

Dewsbury West

WF133BG

Crescent Walk

WF133DQ

Beacon Street

WF133HW

Foundry Street

Data Sources

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