WF13 1DZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Northgate, 0.1km from Eightlands in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF13 1DZ 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 (189 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 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00056067 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHGATE, WF13 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHGATE, WF13 1DZ.
283
33
£ 32,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF13 1DZ 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 1DZ — 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 1DZ. 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
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 1DZ are high at 189 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
Carlton Junior and Infant School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Warwick Road Primary School
Westborough High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Victorian Fayre0.2 km
- Dewsbury Fisheries0.2 km
- Carol's Kitchen1.0 km
- Royalz Fast Food0.4 km
- Pizza Land Unit 290.8 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Stall 332 To 3340.2 km
- Wilkinsons0.2 km
- Lana Continental Diner0.1 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Beer Street0.7 km
- Crown Hotel0.7 km
- Crackenedge Hotel0.4 km
- Station Hotel0.2 km
- Arrow Squash Ltd0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Aldi Dewsbury0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.6 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
- Halifax Rd Willans Road0.1 km
- Halifax Rd Willans Road0.2 km
- Crackenedge Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF131DZ · Data under Open Government Licence