WF13 1HL is an up-and-coming urban area on Wellington Road, 0.2km from Eightlands in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF13 1HL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (267 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00175512 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON ROAD, WF13 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON ROAD, WF13 1HL.
254
35
£ 32,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF13 1HL 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 1HL — 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 1HL. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
Terraced
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
Flat
£ 38,500
6 sales · Mean £ 37,157
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WF13 1HL are high at 267 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
Manor Croft Academy
Westborough High School
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Boothroyd Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Vanners Diner0.4 km
- Central Cafe0.3 km
- Chimney Snacks0.6 km
- Shawarma King0.3 km
- Smiling Cat Cafe0.8 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Victorian Fayre0.4 km
- Dewsbury Fisheries0.5 km
- Royalz Fast Food0.5 km
- Deli Touch Sandwich Shop0.8 km
- Pizza Land Unit 290.6 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Savile Town Post Office0.8 km
- Stall 332 To 3340.4 km
- Wilkinsons0.4 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Beer Street0.4 km
- Crown Hotel0.9 km
- Irish National Club0.8 km
- Leggers Inn1.0 km
- Shepherds Boy1.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.1 km
- Aldi Dewsbury0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury0.1 km
- Batley2.1 km
- Ravensthorpe2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington Rd Ring Road0.0 km
- Ring Rd Ashworth Road0.1 km
- Dewsbury Railway Station0.1 km
- Dewsbury Rail Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF131HL · Data under Open Government Licence