Postcode WF13 4AB is located in a major urban area, within the Batley West ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Dewsbury Moor Upper area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dewsbury Moor Upper is £42,777 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hyrstlands Park.
Dewsbury Moor Upper has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,613 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Dewsbury Moor Upper has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dewsbury Moor Upper is £42,777 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from WF13 4AB.
Dewsbury Moor Upper near WF13 4AB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hyrstlands Park | Large | Walking directions to Hyrstlands Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rock House Park | Medium | Walking directions to Rock House Park |
| 0.5 mi | Scarr Park | Medium | Walking directions to Scarr Park |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 (about £225 per square foot) in Batley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £604,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £285,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £220,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 73 | £136,000 | £188 |
| Flats | 6 | £78,000 | £157 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,500 | £80,000 | £131,500 | £86,000 |
| 2017 | £187,000 | £78,000 | £124,000 | £95,750 |
| 2018 | £175,000 | £73,000 | £136,500 | £95,500 |
| 2019 | £226,000 | £76,000 | £133,750 | £94,500 |
| 2020 | £207,500 | £79,000 | £142,000 | £96,750 |
| 2021 | £240,000 | £82,000 | £151,250 | £110,500 |
| 2022 | £269,000 | £90,000 | £169,500 | £132,250 |
| 2023 | £287,500 | £75,000 | £181,000 | £130,500 |
| 2024 | £255,250 | £86,750 | £210,000 | £135,300 |
| 2025 | £295,000 | £89,000 | £185,000 | £144,500 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £67,000 | £220,000 | £132,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £161 | £105 | £154 | £105 |
| 2017 | £175 | £112 | £149 | £117 |
| 2018 | £179 | £128 | £157 | £127 |
| 2019 | £196 | £115 | £155 | £127 |
| 2020 | £198 | £114 | £172 | £130 |
| 2021 | £211 | £118 | £183 | £140 |
| 2022 | £244 | £138 | £216 | £172 |
| 2023 | £255 | £113 | £196 | £173 |
| 2024 | £222 | £147 | £223 | £178 |
| 2025 | £247 | £162 | £234 | £186 |
| 2026 | £271 | £152 | £263 | £189 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF13 4AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 31, Longlands Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4AB | Detached | Freehold | £214,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 5, Millbrook Gardens, Dewsbury, WF13 4SF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 82, Millbrook Gardens, Dewsbury, WF13 4SF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £162,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 28, Halifax Road, Batley, WF17 7BH | Other | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 28, Halifax Road, Batley, WF17 7BH | Other | Freehold | £95,000 |
In the WF13 4AB postcode area, located within Dewsbury Moor Upper, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF13 4AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Halifax Road, Staincliffe, Batley, WF13 4AF | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Halifax Road, Kirklees, WF13 4AW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 150 Staincliffe Road, Westborough, Dewsbury, WF13 4RH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Clarke Street, Kirklees, WF13 4NB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Ruby | Staincliffe Road, Kirklees, WF13 4RA | Walking directions to Ruby |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF13 4AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Zahid Kahut
Batley West - Elected 2 May 2024
Iqbal Mohamed
Dewsbury and Batley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF13 4AB records about 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WF13 4AB in Dewsbury Moor Upper is £189,000 (about £225 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to WF13 4AB, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Carlton Junior and Infant School (Good) and Manorfield Infant and Nursery School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF13 4AB is Dewsbury, about 1,435 m away.
WF13 4AB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,613 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dewsbury and Batley covering WF13 4AB is Iqbal Mohamed (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zahid Kahut (Independent).