Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF13 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF13 1AL.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WF13 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

At 72% private renter occupancy, WF13 1AL is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF13 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Eightlands in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WF13 1AL offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are high (232 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF13 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00175513 (shared with 127 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF13 1AL. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.7%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WF13 1AL are high at 232 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences292
Shoplifting209
Public order123
Drugs106
Anti-social behaviour61

school Local Schools

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Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement225 pupils0.3 km
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Flatts Nursery School

Good81 pupils0.4 km
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Manor Croft Academy

Good956 pupils0.9 km
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Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good96 pupils1.0 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

Inadequate1074 pupils1.0 km
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Carlton Junior and Infant School

Good219 pupils1.0 km
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Westborough High School

Good927 pupils1.2 km
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Warwick Road Primary School

Good370 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Vanners Diner0.2 km
  • Central Cafe0.2 km
  • Chimney Snacks0.8 km
  • Shawarma King0.2 km
  • Smiling Cat Cafe0.9 km
  • + 36 more
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Victorian Fayre0.2 km
  • Dewsbury Fisheries0.2 km
  • Royalz Fast Food0.4 km
  • Deli Touch Sandwich Shop0.9 km
  • Pizza Land Unit 290.8 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Savile Town Post Office1.0 km
  • Stall 332 To 3340.2 km
  • Wilkinsons0.2 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Beer Street0.6 km
  • Crown Hotel0.7 km
  • Crackenedge Hotel0.5 km
  • Station Hotel0.2 km
  • Arrow Squash Ltd0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Aldi Dewsbury0.4 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury0.2 km
  • Batley1.9 km
  • Ravensthorpe2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Northgate Halifax Road0.1 km
  • Northgate Halifax Road0.1 km
  • Northgate Market Place0.1 km
  • Dewsbury Rail Station0.2 km
  • Halifax Rd Willans Road0.2 km