Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF13 1AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

254

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 32,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF13 1AW 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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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WF13 1AW has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WF13 1AW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Dewsbury in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF13 1AW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (260 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00175512 (shared with 21 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 1AW. 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

White / British59.4%
Asian / British Asian30.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 1AW are high at 260 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.

Violence and sexual offences276
Shoplifting242
Public order131
Drugs105
Anti-social behaviour60

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 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.0 km
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Pentland Infant and Nursery School

Good165 pupils1.1 km
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Manor Croft Academy

Good956 pupils1.1 km
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Boothroyd Primary Academy

Good609 pupils1.1 km
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St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy

Good1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Vanners Diner0.4 km
  • Central Cafe0.3 km
  • Chimney Snacks0.6 km
  • Shawarma King0.4 km
  • Smiling Cat Cafe0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Victorian Fayre0.4 km
  • Dewsbury Fisheries0.5 km
  • Franksters Express0.5 km
  • Afters Desserts UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Emojies0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Savile Town Post Office0.8 km
  • Stall 332 To 3340.4 km
  • Wilkinsons0.4 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.1 km
  • Aldi Dewsbury0.4 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Asda0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Wellington Tavern0.2 km
  • West Riding0.2 km
  • Bath Hotel0.6 km
  • Black Bull Hotel0.3 km
  • Plastic Ivy, Amber Court0.6 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury0.2 km
  • Ravensthorpe2.1 km
  • Batley2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station stand 170.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Wellington Rd Ring Road0.1 km