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WF13 4HN

Birkdale Grove

Dewsbury West

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Overview

Postcode WF13 4HN 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.5 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rock House Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.8%
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 6,744 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Dewsbury Central & Westborough has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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 4HN.

Flood risk

No risk

Dewsbury Central & Westborough near WF13 4HN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF13 4HN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Dewsbury

N/A

Walking directions to Dewsbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF13 4HN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRock House ParkMediumWalking directions to Rock House Park
0.5 miScarr ParkMediumWalking directions to Scarr Park

Area Profile

Population
376
Population density
4,703.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.77(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.14(+88%)
Public order
11.95(+35%)
Drugs
10.76(+200%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.97(-37%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
145
38.87%
British
139
37.27%
Indian
37
9.92%
Other White
14
3.75%
Other
9
2.41%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
31.94%
No qualifications
91
29.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.23%
Level 3 (A level)
40
12.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.1%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
70
47.62%
Owns outright
39
26.53%
Owns with a mortgage
30
20.41%
Other social rented
4
2.72%
Social rents from council
3
2.04%
Total households: 147

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF13 4HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF13 4HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202527, North Park Street, Dewsbury, WF13 4LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
21 Nov 202512, Mallinson Street, Dewsbury, WF13 4NATerracedFreehold£150,000
31 Jul 202510, Mallinson Street, Dewsbury, WF13 4NATerracedFreehold£121,000
14 Apr 202616, Clarke Street, Dewsbury, WF13 4LRTerracedFreehold£135,000
08 Jul 202547, Clarke Street, Dewsbury, WF13 4LRTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the WF13 4HN postcode area, located within Dewsbury Central & Westborough, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF13 4HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondarySt John Fisher Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Serious Weaknesses

0.3 miNot applicableThe Branch Christian SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF13 4HN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF13 4HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodClarke Street, Kirklees, WF13 4NBWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miHansa's Grocery and Off LicenceSchool Lane, Kirklees, WF13 4RRWalking directions to Hansa's Grocery and Off Licence
0.3 miNisa Local150 Staincliffe Road, Westborough, Dewsbury, WF13 4RHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miBirkdale Convenience Store73 Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HDWalking directions to Birkdale Convenience Store
0.5 miBudgensHalifax Road, Staincliffe, Batley, WF13 4AFWalking directions to Budgens

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 4HN, 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 017FE01034584
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF13 4HN

Is WF13 4HN (Dewsbury Central & Westborough) safe?

The area around WF13 4HN records about 123 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 4HN?

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

What schools are near WF13 4HN?

There are 18 schools close to WF13 4HN, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy (Serious Weaknesses) and The Branch Christian School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF13 4HN?

The closest station to WF13 4HN is Dewsbury, about 1,125 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF13 4HN?

WF13 4HN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,744 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF13 4HN (Dewsbury Central & Westborough) in Parliament and on the local council?

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