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WF13 2JJ

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Dewsbury West

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Overview

Postcode WF13 2JJ is located in a major urban area, within the Dewsbury West ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Dewsbury Central & Westborough area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crow Nest Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Dewsbury Central & Westborough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,515 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Dewsbury Central & Westborough has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 2JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Dewsbury Central & Westborough near WF13 2JJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF13 2JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Dewsbury

N/A

Walking directions to Dewsbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF13 2JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCrow Nest ParkLargeWalking directions to Crow Nest Park
0.4 miRock House ParkMediumWalking directions to Rock House Park

Area Profile

Population
454
Population density
2,256.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.25(+14%)
Public order
13.84(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.2(+19%)
Other theft
8.74(+31%)
Vehicle crime
8.74(+55%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
226
49.78%
British
93
20.48%
Indian
86
18.94%
Other White
14
3.08%
Other Asian
13
2.86%
Total population: 454

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
44.54%
Level 3 (A level)
55
16.22%
No qualifications
52
15.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.19%
Total 16+ residents: 339

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
45.67%
Owns outright
53
41.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.09%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.72%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Dewsbury West

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£185
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £190K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Dewsbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £917,500.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£265,000£252
Semi-Detached35£178,000£210
Terraced65£131,000£168
Flats3£69,500£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dewsbury West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£43,000£94,000£84,200
2017£190,000£80,250£120,000£84,000
2018£170,500£64,000£116,000£95,000
2019£204,250£45,000£126,000£95,000
2020£185,000£53,000£128,000£96,250
2021£240,000£67,000£155,000£105,000
2022£274,000£49,975£154,000£111,250
2023£206,500£82,498£162,500£110,000
2024£240,000£41,500£165,000£130,000
2025£267,000£69,500£169,000£130,000
2026£319,000£180,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewsbury West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167£89£133£95
2017£176£1,301£140£102
2018£183£101£132£114
2019£170£71£151£116
2020£207£81£159£121
2021£205£118£162£124
2022£242£93£172£135
2023£219£156£182£143
2024£249£81£175£158
2025£255£106£198£168
2026£226£219£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewsbury West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF13 2JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF13 2JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202523, Aspen Grove, Dewsbury, WF13 2LQDetachedFreehold£230,000
15 Jan 202618, Chadwick Crescent, Dewsbury, WF13 2JFDetachedFreehold£368,000
16 Apr 202521, Chadwick Crescent, Dewsbury, WF13 2JFDetachedFreehold£380,000
28 Nov 202519, Granville Court, Dewsbury, WF13 2NLTerracedFreehold£180,000
03 Oct 202574, Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 2LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,500

Schools

In the WF13 2JJ postcode area, located within Dewsbury Central & Westborough, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF13 2JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryFlatts Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAl-Furqaan Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miSecondarySt John Fisher Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Serious Weaknesses

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF13 2JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF13 2JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWillans Road Mini MarketAshworth Green, Kirklees, WF13 2SUWalking directions to Willans Road Mini Market
0.4 miBirkdale Convenience Store73 Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HDWalking directions to Birkdale Convenience Store
0.4 miLidlCommercial Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2BDWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miFulton's Foods (CLOSED)South Street, Kirklees, WF13 1JSWalking directions to Fulton's Foods (CLOSED)
0.5 miAsdaMill Street West, Dewsbury, WF12 9AEWalking directions to Asda

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 2JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tanisha Bramwell

Dewsbury West - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Iqbal Mohamed

Dewsbury and Batley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyDewsbury and BatleyE14001196
WardDewsbury WestE05001400
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dewsbury Central & WestboroughE02002287
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 017GE01034585
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WF13 2JJ

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

The area around WF13 2JJ records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2JJ?

The median sale price around WF13 2JJ in Dewsbury West is £150,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF13 2JJ?

There are 20 schools close to WF13 2JJ, including Flatts Nursery School (Good), Al-Furqaan Preparatory School and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF13 2JJ?

The closest station to WF13 2JJ is Dewsbury, about 531 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF13 2JJ?

WF13 2JJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,515 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Dewsbury and Batley covering WF13 2JJ is Iqbal Mohamed (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tanisha Bramwell (Independent).