Postcode WF13 2LJ 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 144.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dewsbury Central & Westborough is £32,000 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Crow Nest Park.
Dewsbury Central & Westborough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,907 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Dewsbury Central & Westborough has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Dewsbury Central & Westborough is £32,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF13 2LJ.
Dewsbury Central & Westborough near WF13 2LJ 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Crow Nest Park | Large | Walking directions to Crow Nest Park |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £146,625 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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £282,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £39,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury West
In the WF13 2LJ postcode area, located within Dewsbury Central & Westborough, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF13 2LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Willans Road Mini Market | Ashworth Green, Kirklees, WF13 2SU | Walking directions to Willans Road Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Birkdale Convenience Store | 73 Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HD | Walking directions to Birkdale Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Clarke Street, Kirklees, WF13 4NB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Commercial Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2BD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Hansa's Grocery and Off Licence | School Lane, Kirklees, WF13 4RR | Walking directions to Hansa's Grocery and Off Licence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.