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WF13 2BU

Rockhouse Drive

Dewsbury East

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Overview

Postcode WF13 2BU 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 Dewsbury Central & Westborough area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dewsbury Central & Westborough is £45,022 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hyrstlands Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
39.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Dewsbury Central & Westborough has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,867 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Dewsbury Central & Westborough has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.1%

Approximately 39.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Dewsbury Central & Westborough is £45,022 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF13 2BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Dewsbury Central & Westborough near WF13 2BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF13 2BU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Dewsbury

N/A

Walking directions to Dewsbury
0.9 mi

Batley

N/A

Walking directions to Batley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF13 2BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHyrstlands ParkLargeWalking directions to Hyrstlands Park
0.1 miRock House ParkMediumWalking directions to Rock House Park

Area Profile

Population
422
Population density
9,295.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.23(-18%)
Other theft
7.44(+12%)
Vehicle crime
6.95(+23%)
Public order
4.47(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.97(-72%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
214
50.59%
Pakistani
92
21.75%
British
56
13.24%
Other Asian
20
4.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
3.78%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
64
21.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
35
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
30.08%
Social rents from council
34
25.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.29%
Owns with a mortgage
18
13.53%
Other social rented
18
13.53%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Dewsbury East

Median price£188,000
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)205
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £240K

Based on 205 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dewsbury East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£285,000£278
Semi-Detached94£206,000£221
Terraced68£150,000£180
Flats10£75,000£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dewsbury East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,995£65,000£140,000£84,950
2017£247,995£70,000£143,000£95,000
2018£252,495£64,750£135,000£105,000
2019£250,000£59,500£149,000£105,000
2020£254,975£54,250£160,000£110,000
2021£252,475£65,500£167,500£121,000
2022£279,950£68,000£185,500£140,000
2023£295,000£66,250£193,756£175,000
2024£300,000£63,975£197,500£142,000
2025£314,998£82,500£207,500£145,000
2026£285,000£67,500£205,000£156,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewsbury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£144£147£113
2017£211£123£158£134
2018£215£98£155£129
2019£210£95£167£133
2020£217£106£175£138
2021£242£107£181£157
2022£265£127£203£169
2023£258£107£218£205
2024£297£146£232£177
2025£297£150£222£180
2026£262£112£221£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewsbury East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dewsbury East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF13 2BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF13 2BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 20263, Hartley Grove, Dewsbury, WF13 2BLTerracedFreehold£140,000
19 Dec 202531, College View, Dewsbury, WF13 2ANFlatsLeasehold£83,000
01 Aug 20253, College View, Dewsbury, WF13 2ANFlatsLeasehold£81,000
19 Dec 20251, Lidgate Close, Dewsbury, WF13 2DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
11 Jul 202512, Lidgate Close, Dewsbury, WF13 2DPFlatsLeasehold£39,500

Schools

In the WF13 2BU postcode area, located within Dewsbury Central & Westborough, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF13 2BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCarlton Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Branch Christian SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableAl-Furqaan Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF13 2BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF13 2BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBirkdale Convenience Store73 Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HDWalking directions to Birkdale Convenience Store
0.3 miNisa LocalCarr Street, Kirklees, WF17 6BXWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miLidlCommercial Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2BDWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miWillans Road Mini MarketAshworth Green, Kirklees, WF13 2SUWalking directions to Willans Road Mini Market
0.4 miSparHoward Street, Kirklees, WF17 6JHWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF13 2BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eric Firth

Dewsbury East - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Iqbal Mohamed

Dewsbury and Batley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyDewsbury and BatleyE14001196
WardDewsbury EastE05001398
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dewsbury Central & WestboroughE02002287
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 017AE01011128
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF13 2BU

Is WF13 2BU (Dewsbury Central & Westborough) safe?

The area around WF13 2BU records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near WF13 2BU?

The median sale price around WF13 2BU in Dewsbury Central & Westborough is £188,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 205 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF13 2BU?

There are 20 schools close to WF13 2BU, including Carlton Junior and Infant School (Good), The Branch Christian School (Good) and Al-Furqaan Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF13 2BU?

The closest station to WF13 2BU is Dewsbury, about 779 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF13 2BU?

WF13 2BU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,867 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF13 2BU (Dewsbury Central & Westborough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dewsbury and Batley covering WF13 2BU is Iqbal Mohamed (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eric Firth (Labour and Co-operative Party).