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WF13

DEWSBURY

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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WF13 encompasses DEWSBURY and its surrounding areas in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £156,218
1yr change ▲ 4.8%
Crime 54% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£156,218

▲ 4.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

46% below national avg

Crime Rate

125.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

54% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

357 Mbps

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.

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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

£143K £149K £155K £161K £167K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

447,847

Population

62

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.

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357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WF13 DEWSBURY

What is the average house price in WF13 DEWSBURY?
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 DEWSBURY 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 is the population of WF13 DEWSBURY?
The population of WF13 (DEWSBURY) is approximately 447,847 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WF13 DEWSBURY?
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.

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