WF13 — DEWSBURY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WF13

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WF13 is £156,218, which is 44% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in WF13 cost 45.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WF13 have risen 4.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£268,514	69
Semi-detached	£170,481	171
Terraced	£132,316	314
Flat	£73,583	95
All types	£156,218	715

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WF13

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 125.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WF13 has a crime rate significantly 54% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

54.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

10.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

17.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WF13

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WF13 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Flatts Nursery School	Nursery	Good	mi
Carlton Junior and Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Westmoor Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Westborough High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

447,847

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WF13 are 357.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WF13 is collected by Kirklees. The Band D rate is £2,102/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WF13 — DEWSBURY

Area Summary

WF13 (DEWSBURY) offers affordable property prices (£156,218, 46% below national average), higher-than-average crime (54% above national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (357 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WF12

DEWSBURY

£234K

▼ 18.1% YoY

WF14

MIRFIELD

£252K

▲ 8.2% YoY

WF15

LIVERSEDGE

£226K

▲ 7.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WF13?

The average house price in WF13 (DEWSBURY) is £156,218, based on 715 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 46% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.8% over the past year.

Is WF13 a safe area to live?

Crime in WF13 is above the national average (125.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (54.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WF13?

There are 15 schools in or near WF13. 7% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in WF13?

Council tax in WF13 is collected by Kirklees. The Band D rate is £2,102 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WF13?

The average broadband download speed in WF13 is 357 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WF13 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in WF13 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 447,847.