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Earlsheaton & Chickenley

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About

Earlsheaton and Chickenley lie to the north‑west of Dewsbury in Kirklees, made up mainly of housing from different periods and pockets of green space. The neighbourhoods sit above the Calder valley and step down toward the town, so some streets have views over the valley floor. A mix of terraced streets, semi‑detached homes and a post‑war council estate at Chickenley gives the area a clear residential character, and small rows of shops and community venues serve everyday needs.

Community activity centres on local schools, a handful of churches and sports pitches, with allotments and playing fields close to housing. Regular bus services connect the area with Dewsbury town centre and other parts of West Yorkshire. Local projects have focused on improving public spaces and tackling traffic on through routes, and residents use nearby cycle and foot paths for short trips and recreation. The combination of close‑in urban services and quick access to surrounding countryside shapes daily life here.

Area overview

On average Earlsheaton & Chickenley has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Earlsheaton & Chickenley is £43,111 per year. There are 3 schools in Earlsheaton & Chickenley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Earlsheaton & Chickenley is home to around 10,151 people, with a population density of about 3,277.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Earlsheaton & Chickenley Population
10,151
Population density
3,277.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.78(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.48(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.25(+19%)
Public order
8.37(-5%)
Vehicle crime
5.91(+5%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,379
82.53%
Pakistani
742
7.31%
Other White
302
2.97%
Indian
207
2.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
125
1.23%
Total population: 10,153

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,074
26.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,638
20.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,371
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,211
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
914
11.59%
Total 16+ residents: 7,885

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,403
34.21%
Owns outright
1,081
26.36%
Social rents from council
814
19.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
506
12.34%
Other social rented
153
3.73%
Total households: 4,101

Property prices in Earlsheaton & Chickenley

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £194,250 in Earlsheaton & Chickenley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Earlsheaton & Chickenley 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 Earlsheaton & Chickenley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached23£285,000£2,943
Flats3£82,500£1,122
Semi-Detached54£195,000£2,254
Terraced44£155,000£2,036

10 years median price trend in Earlsheaton & Chickenley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Earlsheaton & Chickenley.

All postcodes in Earlsheaton & Chickenley

WF128PP

Hazel Drive

WF128QD

Chickenley Lane

WF128JZ

Sands Road

WF128PF

Walnut Drive

WF128BT

Middle Road

WF127TQ

Coates Close

WF128NQ

Walnut Place

WF127BD

Charles Street

WF128QH

Princess Street

WF127AD

Roseville Terrace

WF128BN

Laithes Croft

WF127BJ

Leeds Road

WF128LR

Camilla Court

WF128JY

Fairmount Terrace

WF128QY

Princess Road

WF128RN

The Pines

WF128PJ

Maple Road

WF128RD

Heath Road

WF128AJ

Wakefield Road

WF128QX

Princess Road

WF127LB

York Road

WF128LZ

Station Road

WF128AL

Wakefield Crescent

WF128BU

Low Road

WF128LS

Ossett Lane

WF128DZ

Goods Lane

WF131NU

Ings Road

WF128AH

Wakefield Road

WF128JS

Headland Lane

WF128JF

Commercial Street

WF128LP

Elsham Meadows

WF127AE

Fairfield Terrace

WF128LF

South Terrace

WF128DL

Jilling Ing Park

WF128JE

Town Street

WF127ND

Whitby Crescent

WF127BU

Leeds Road

WF128AW

Wakefield Road

WF131PB

St Philips Close

WF128AQ

Heaton Avenue

WF128NY

Walnut Avenue

WF127AT

Moor Park Gardens

WF128HL

Syke Road

WF128RF

Heath Walk

WF128PL

Linden Close

WF127AP

Pennine Road

WF128RG

Crown Close

WF127JZ

Chiltern Road

WF128AX

Wakefield Road

WF127AX

Moor Park Lane

WF128JD

Greenwood Avenue

WF128HE

Princess Lane

WF128QF

Hazel Crescent

WF128NR

Pildacre Lane

WF131PE

Camroyd Street

WF127AQ

Old Bank Road

WF128JN

The Laurels

WF128PY

Occupation Lane

WF127LE

Lincoln Road

WF128EU

Syke Lane

WF131PF

Upper Camroyd Street

WF127DG

Cross Bank Street

WF127BH

Charles Street

WF128HH

Bank View

WF128QU

Princess Crescent

WF128PW

Hazel Avenue

WF128QG

School Street

WF128PQ

Maple Road

WF127NZ

Amberwood Chase

WF128HU

Syke Ings Terrace

WF128LU

Ossett Lane

WF127DQ

Upper Bank Street

WF127DN

Kingfisher Way

WF128QN

Lord Street

WF128QW

Queen Street

WF128LB

Walker Street

WF128HD

Princess Lane

WF131PD

Battye Street

WF128NU

Cedar Drive

WF128JQ

Frances Road

WF128ES

Wakefield Road

WF128QA

Co Operative Street

WF128JB

High Close

WF128BJ

Craig Y Don

WF128HS

Syke Street

WF128ET

Wakefield Road

WF127LL

Bywell Road

WF128DT

Jilling Ing Grove

WF128LG

Long Lane

WF127DE

Regal Court

WF128JA

Town Street

WF128AN

Wakefield Road

WF127AG

Fairfield Avenue

WF127BN

John Street

WF127LN

Bywell Road

WF127DH

Highgate Road

WF127NB

Beverley Drive

WF127AL

Sugar Lane

WF59QH

Tolson Street

WF128RL

Park View

Data Sources

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