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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

WF132QF

High Street

WF133JR

Huddersfield Road

WF132LW

Boothroyd Lane

WF133NF

Heckmondwike Road

WF133DU

Field Lane

WF132RF

Lacey Street

WF134DP

Mayfield Place

WF133RZ

Thornville Place

WF133DB

Red Laithes Lane

WF133HD

Garden Terrace

WF133AF

North Road

WF134RU

School Avenue

WF134QL

Moorside Crescent

WF133PL

Heckmondwike Road

WF133NU

Heckmondwike Road

WF134JT

Oxford Road

WF133JL

Dewsbury West

WF133BG

Crescent Walk

WF129QB

Watergate Road

WF134HR

The Oval

WF133NN

Burgh Mill Lane

WF133DE

Broomer Street

WF134JX

Dewsbury West

WF133SB

Thornville Walk

WF133RU

Mavis Avenue

WF133PQ

Woodlands Lane

WF132TJ

Kent Walk

WF134LW

Reservoir Street

WF134EE

Staincliffe Road

WF133NL

Pilgrim Crescent

WF133AB

North Road

WF133QY

Ravenshouse Road

WF134LJ

James Street

WF132TL

Devon Walk

WF134NA

Mallinson Street

WF133DH

Lee Street

WF134ED

Staincliffe Road

WF134ET

Staincliffe Road

WF132RG

Nowells Yard

WF133HF

Gardens Crescent

WF133PX

Beckett Walk

WF134NE

Brunswick Street

WF134PE

Dray View

WF134RS

School Crescent

WF133PT

Beckett Lane

WF134NP

Knowles Hill Road

WF133HN

Dewsbury West

WF132SW

Brooks Yard

WF134QA

Moorside Road

WF133NJ

Pilgrim Crescent

WF133JY

Netherfield Road

WF133SR

Lowfield Road

WF134LE

West Park Street

WF133QF

Ravens Crescent

WF133PR

Low Road

WF133PS

Low Road

WF133LN

Low Mill Lane

WF133BE

Lee Road

WF133EG

Ravens Croft

WF149HS

Huddersfield Road

WF133LT

Huddersfield Road

WF129QN

Millwater Avenue

WF133RE

Scout Hill Terrace

WF133EF

Ravens Lodge Terrace

WF133QG

Ravens Crescent

WF133JA

Huddersfield Road

WF129QJ

Old Mill View

WF132JJ

Oldroyd Way

WF133RR

Broad Street

WF133AN

Garden Street

WF134NU

Scarr End Lane

WF132TT

Dickinson Gardens

WF133LZ

Huddersfield Road

WF133JE

Huddersfield Road

WF134LT

Anroyd Street

WF133RJ

Stoney Bank Street

WF132LL

Boothroyd Lane

WF133PN

Beckett Crescent

WF134DJ

Green Lane

WF134HU

Healds Road

WF134DY

Moorcroft Drive

WF133DA

Sackville Street

WF134PY

Peak View

WF133SP

Well Lane

WF133DW

South View Terrace

WF133JS

Calder Road

WF133DJ

Lee Street

WF132TR

Dewsbury West

WF132QJ

Park Parade

WF134LX

Reservoir Place

WF132RP

Huddersfield Road

WF134EB

School Lane

WF133DN

Craven Street

WF134JU

Hill Head Gardens

WF133AE

Dearnley Street

WF132QZ

Hanover Street

WF134DS

Dewsbury West

WF133BA

The Crescent

WF134HJ

Victoria Crescent

WF133JW

Huddersfield Road

Data Sources

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