WF13 1EP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Springfield in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF13 1EP 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 industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. 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 (155 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 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00056067 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF13 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF13 1EP.
283
33
£ 32,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF13 1EP 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 1EP 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 1EP. 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
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 rates near WF13 1EP are high at 155 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
Carlton Junior and Infant School
Manor Croft Academy
Warwick Road Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mill Lane Primary School
Westborough High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Beer Street0.8 km
- Bath Hotel0.3 km
- Black Bull Hotel0.4 km
- Plastic Ivy, Amber Court0.4 km
- Dewsbury Socialist Club0.2 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Olivers0.3 km
- 7 Market Place0.4 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Baltona Ltd0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Asda Customer Cafe0.8 km
- Big Discount Store0.5 km
- Cafe Etienne0.4 km
- Cafe on the Market0.3 km
- Change Grow Live0.5 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Dewsbury0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Bodanski Kiosk0.3 km
- Casablanca Takeaway0.2 km
- Chicken Stop (UK) Limited0.5 km
- Claire Farren0.4 km
- Dewsbury Delights0.2 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury0.4 km
- Batley1.6 km
- Ravensthorpe2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bradford Road Victoria Rd0.2 km
- Bradford Road Victoria Rd0.2 km
- Crackenedge Lane Caulms Wood Rd0.2 km
- Halifax Rd Willans Road0.2 km
- Halifax Rd Willans Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF131EP · Data under Open Government Licence