WF13 1AU is an up-and-coming urban area on Bond Street, 0.1km from Eightlands in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (203 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.1% year-on-year. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00175513 (shared with 127 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOND STREET, WF13 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOND STREET, WF13 1AU.
277
33
£ 32,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF13 1AU 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.
Area Character
WF13 1AU is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF13 1AU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 90,000
5 sales · Mean £ 85,200
Detached
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WF13 1AU are high at 203 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.
school Local Schools
Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School
Flatts Nursery School
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Manor Croft Academy
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Carlton Junior and Infant School
Westborough High School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Vanners Diner0.2 km
- Central Cafe0.2 km
- Chimney Snacks0.7 km
- Shawarma King0.2 km
- Smiling Cat Cafe0.8 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Victorian Fayre0.2 km
- Dewsbury Fisheries0.3 km
- Royalz Fast Food0.4 km
- Deli Touch Sandwich Shop0.9 km
- Pizza Land Unit 290.7 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Savile Town Post Office0.9 km
- Stall 332 To 3340.2 km
- Wilkinsons0.2 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Beer Street0.6 km
- Crown Hotel0.7 km
- Irish National Club1.0 km
- Crackenedge Hotel0.6 km
- Station Hotel0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
- Aldi Dewsbury0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury0.2 km
- Batley2.0 km
- Ravensthorpe2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Dewsbury Rail Station0.1 km
- Northgate Market Place0.1 km
- Dewsbury Railway Station0.1 km
- Wellington Rd Ring Road0.1 km
- Northgate Halifax Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF131AU · Data under Open Government Licence