WF13 1HN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Flatts, The in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.
Safety: Crime rates are high (161 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 1HN are sourced from Output Area E00175513 (shared with 127 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF13 1HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF13 1HN.
277
33
£ 32,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF13 1HN 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
72% of homes in WF13 1HN are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF13 1HN. The average age is 33.0. 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 1HN are high at 161 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 Bakery0.5 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
41 nearby- Santos Middle East Style0.3 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- Cafe Mon Amis0.6 km
- Bee's Cafe0.9 km
- Chillichick0.4 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Farmfoods0.2 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Aldi Dewsbury0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Franksters Express0.5 km
- Chipbox0.5 km
- Nan Thai Kitchen0.6 km
- Royalz Fast Food0.6 km
- Ali Babas0.2 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Beer Street0.3 km
- Crackenedge Hotel0.9 km
- Station Hotel0.6 km
- Arrow Squash Ltd0.2 km
- The Time Piece0.5 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury0.3 km
- Ravensthorpe2.0 km
- Batley2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Old Westgate Wheelwright Street0.1 km
- Ring Rd Ashworth Road0.1 km
- Wormald St Ashworth Road0.2 km
- Wormald St Ashworth Road0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF131HN · Data under Open Government Licence