WF13 1AW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Dewsbury in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF13 1AW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (260 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00175512 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF13 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF13 1AW.
254
35
£ 32,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF13 1AW 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 1AW has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF13 1AW. The average age is 35.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WF13 1AW are high at 260 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
Flatts Nursery School
Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Manor Croft Academy
Boothroyd Primary Academy
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Vanners Diner0.4 km
- Central Cafe0.3 km
- Chimney Snacks0.6 km
- Shawarma King0.4 km
- Smiling Cat Cafe0.7 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Victorian Fayre0.4 km
- Dewsbury Fisheries0.5 km
- Franksters Express0.5 km
- Afters Desserts UK Ltd0.5 km
- Emojies0.3 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Savile Town Post Office0.8 km
- Stall 332 To 3340.4 km
- Wilkinsons0.4 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods0.1 km
- Aldi Dewsbury0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Asda0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Wellington Tavern0.2 km
- West Riding0.2 km
- Bath Hotel0.6 km
- Black Bull Hotel0.3 km
- Plastic Ivy, Amber Court0.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury0.2 km
- Ravensthorpe2.1 km
- Batley2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station stand 170.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Wellington Rd Ring Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF131AW · Data under Open Government Licence