WF13 1JA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from The Flatts in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury West ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF13 1JA 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% 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 above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00056124 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF13 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF13 1JA.
409
35
£ 32,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF13 1JA 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 1JA has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF13 1JA. The average age is 34.7. 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 around WF13 1JA is above average at 117 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
Boothroyd Primary Academy
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy
Westborough High School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Istanbul Fresh Bakery0.6 km
- Master Brothers0.7 km
- Mullaco Mini-Market0.8 km
- Savile Town Service Station0.5 km
- Willans Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Santos Middle East Style0.4 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- Cafe Mon Amis0.6 km
- Bee's Cafe0.9 km
- Chillichick0.4 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods0.3 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Aldi Dewsbury0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Franksters Express0.5 km
- Chipbox0.5 km
- Nan Thai Kitchen0.6 km
- Royalz Fast Food0.6 km
- Ali Babas0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Beer Street0.2 km
- Crackenedge Hotel0.9 km
- Station Hotel0.7 km
- Arrow Squash Ltd0.3 km
- The Time Piece0.5 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury0.3 km
- Ravensthorpe1.9 km
- Batley2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Old Westgate Wheelwright Street0.1 km
- Wormald St Ashworth Road0.2 km
- Wormald St Ashworth Road0.2 km
- Ring Rd Ashworth Road0.2 km
- Boothroyd Lane Central St0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF131JA · Data under Open Government Licence