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WF13 4DZ

Moorcroft Road

Dewsbury West

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Detailed insights for WF13 4DZ

Overview

Postcode WF13 4DZ 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 Moor Upper area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Crow Nest Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Dewsbury Moor Upper has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,429 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Dewsbury Moor Upper has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.7%

Approximately 30.7% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dewsbury Moor Upper is £42,777 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF13 4DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Dewsbury Moor Upper near WF13 4DZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF13 4DZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Dewsbury

N/A

Walking directions to Dewsbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF13 4DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCrow Nest ParkLargeWalking directions to Crow Nest Park
0.4 miScarr ParkMediumWalking directions to Scarr Park

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
4,531.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.2(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.23(+77%)
Public order
11.26(+28%)
Other theft
11.26(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.95(-44%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
62.2%
Pakistani
86
29.55%
Indian
6
2.06%
Other White
5
1.72%
Other
5
1.72%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
22.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
20.75%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.68%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
29.82%
Social rents from council
33
28.95%
Owns outright
31
27.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.28%
Other social rented
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Dewsbury West

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£183
Sales (last 12 months)122
Typical range (middle 50%)£117K – £188K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £183 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
Detached15£260,000£234
Semi-Detached36£176,500£209
Terraced68£130,500£166
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF13 4DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF13 4DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202570A, Staincliffe Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
04 Jul 202520, Moorcroft, Dewsbury, WF13 4ERTerracedFreehold£120,000
31 Oct 202530, Moorcroft Drive, Dewsbury, WF13 4DXTerracedFreehold£110,000
20 Mar 202522, Moorcroft Drive, Dewsbury, WF13 4DXTerracedFreehold£84,000
20 Mar 202520, Moorcroft Drive, Dewsbury, WF13 4DXTerracedFreehold£82,000

Schools

In the WF13 4DZ postcode area, located within Dewsbury Moor Upper, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF13 4DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWestmoor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableEthos CollegeAcademy alternative provision converter

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryWestborough High SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF13 4DZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF13 4DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHansa's Grocery and Off LicenceSchool Lane, Kirklees, WF13 4RRWalking directions to Hansa's Grocery and Off Licence
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodClarke Street, Kirklees, WF13 4NBWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miNisa Local150 Staincliffe Road, Westborough, Dewsbury, WF13 4RHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miAdams Convenience StoreKirklees, WF13 4QGWalking directions to Adams Convenience Store

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 4DZ, 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 Moor UpperE02002286
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 016DE01011137
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF13 4DZ

Is WF13 4DZ (Dewsbury Moor Upper) safe?

The area around WF13 4DZ records about 135 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.

What is the average house price near WF13 4DZ?

The median sale price around WF13 4DZ in Dewsbury Moor Upper is £150,000 (about £183 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF13 4DZ?

There are 14 schools close to WF13 4DZ, including Westmoor Primary School (Good), Ethos College (Outstanding) and Westborough High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF13 4DZ?

The closest station to WF13 4DZ is Dewsbury, about 1,388 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF13 4DZ?

WF13 4DZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,429 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF13 4DZ (Dewsbury Moor Upper) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dewsbury and Batley covering WF13 4DZ is Iqbal Mohamed (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tanisha Bramwell (Independent).