WF13 1DU is an up-and-coming urban area on Kingsway Arcade, 0.1km from Eightlands in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF13 1DU is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (243 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00056067 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY ARCADE, WF13 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY ARCADE, WF13 1DU.
283
33
£ 32,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF13 1DU 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
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in WF13 1DU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DU. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1DU are high at 243 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
Manor Croft Academy
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Carlton Junior and Infant School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Warwick Road Primary School
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Admiral Casino0.0 km
- AZ Supermarkets Ltd t/a Church Street Premier0.3 km
- Dewsbury Cakebox Ltd0.2 km
- Top Market0.1 km
- Mr Baig0.1 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Wellington Tavern0.2 km
- West Riding0.1 km
- Crackenedge Hotel0.5 km
- Station Hotel0.1 km
- Arrow Squash Ltd0.4 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Angus Showroom Restaurant0.1 km
- Dubai Shawarma0.3 km
- Khai0.1 km
- BATLEY CARR CAFE1.0 km
- Armaan's Restaurant0.9 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Afters Desserts UK Ltd0.8 km
- Emojies0.1 km
- Pizza Go Go0.0 km
- Pizza Palace the Original0.5 km
- Pops0.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Aldi Dewsbury0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury0.3 km
- Batley1.8 km
- Ravensthorpe2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Northgate Halifax Road0.0 km
- Northgate Halifax Road0.0 km
- Crackenedge Lane0.1 km
- Crackenedge Lane0.1 km
- Crackenedge Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF131DU · Data under Open Government Licence