Postcode WF13 1RU is located in a major urban area, within the Dewsbury East ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £48,244 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Rock House Park.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £48,244 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from WF13 1RU.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton near WF13 1RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
| 1 mi | Batley | N/A | Walking directions to Batley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rock House Park | Medium | Walking directions to Rock House Park |
Based on 253 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £302,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 114 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury East
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF13 1RU.
In the WF13 1RU postcode area, located within Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF13 1RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Commercial Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2BD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Crackenedge Convenience Store | 8 Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 1QD | Walking directions to Crackenedge Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | quality save | Corporation Street, Kirklees, WF13 1QL | Walking directions to quality save |
| 0.3 mi | Kurdinoz Mini Market | Kirklees, WF13 1AB | Walking directions to Kurdinoz Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Willans Road Mini Market | Ashworth Green, Kirklees, WF13 2SU | Walking directions to Willans Road Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/02/2026.