WF13 1EL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Eightlands in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF13 1EL 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 multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (199 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00056067 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF13 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF13 1EL.
283
33
£ 32,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF13 1EL 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 1EL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF13 1EL. 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 1EL are high at 199 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
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Beer Street0.7 km
- Wellington Tavern0.3 km
- West Riding0.2 km
- Bath Hotel0.4 km
- Black Bull Hotel0.2 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Admiral Casino0.1 km
- AZ Supermarkets Ltd t/a Church Street Premier0.4 km
- Dewsbury Cakebox Ltd0.3 km
- Top Market0.0 km
- Mr Baig0.1 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Angus Showroom Restaurant0.1 km
- Dubai Shawarma0.4 km
- Khai0.2 km
- Vanners Diner0.2 km
- Central Cafe0.2 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Afters Desserts UK Ltd0.9 km
- Emojies0.2 km
- Pizza Go Go0.2 km
- Pizza Palace the Original0.5 km
- Pops0.1 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Dewsbury0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Lidl0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury0.3 km
- Batley1.8 km
- Ravensthorpe2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Northgate Halifax Road0.1 km
- Northgate Halifax Road0.1 km
- Halifax Rd Willans Road0.1 km
- Halifax Rd Willans Road0.2 km
- Crackenedge Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF131EL · Data under Open Government Licence