Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF13 1JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF13 1JA.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British49.4%
Asian / British Asian46.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences254
Public order97
Shoplifting64
Drugs61
Anti-social behaviour40

school Local Schools

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Flatts Nursery School

Good81 pupils0.4 km
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Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School

Requires Improvement225 pupils0.8 km
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Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good96 pupils0.8 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

Inadequate1074 pupils0.8 km
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Boothroyd Primary Academy

Good609 pupils0.8 km
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St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy

Good0.8 km
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Westborough High School

Good927 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement140 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Aldi Dewsbury0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
fastfood

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
local_bar

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