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Dewsbury West

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 189 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

189

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dewsbury West Population

21,688

Population density

4,106.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

97.38(+124%)

Public order

21.53(+140%)

Anti-social behaviour

18.67(+36%)

Shoplifting

15.91(+84%)

Criminal damage and arson

14.99(+77%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

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

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

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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Dewsbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £523,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£300,000	£157,500	£243,500	£360,000	£494,000
Flats	1	£39,500	£39,500	£39,500	£39,500	£39,500
Semi-Detached	37	£168,000	£69,000	£146,250	£190,000	£241,000
Terraced	59	£131,500	£60,000	£103,550	£151,500	£192,795

10 years median price trend in Dewsbury West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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