Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown
Kirklees 019 · 4 sub-areas · 7,254 residents
Kirklees 019 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Kirklees, home to around 7,250 people. Rents here are among the most affordable in the region — a typical two-bedroom property runs about £691 a month, well below the UK national median for the same size. With over a quarter of households in social housing and a notably young age profile, it's a genuinely mixed community.
Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown is a commuter neighbourhood within Kirklees — train into Leeds runs in around 29 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown?
3 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £759 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown in Kirklees
Living in Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown
Kirklees 019 sits in one of the more deprived corners of Kirklees, with an average deprivation score that places it firmly in the bottom decile nationally. That said, affordability is a real draw — you'd struggle to find comparable rents in most other parts of Yorkshire, let alone further south. The neighbourhood has a working-class, family-oriented character, with over three in ten households being couples with children and a noticeably young population compared to regional norms.
On the cost side, rents are low by almost any benchmark. A two-bedroom home averages around £691 a month. Even with rents rising around 10.5% over the past year, the absolute level remains accessible. The median house price of around £140,000 also means the deposit hurdle is manageable — the typical buyer saves a deposit in just over two years.
The community here is ethnically diverse, with a diversity index of around 50, and just under three in four residents were born in the UK. Around 27% of households are in social rented housing — a much higher share than the national average — while just over half own their home. Degree-level qualifications are relatively uncommon, with around 18.5% of residents holding one, which is below the Yorkshire regional average.
Practically, the nearest rail station is about 1,100 metres away — roughly a 14-minute walk — and the nearest major employment hub is reachable in around 28 minutes. Most residents drive to work; public transport accounts for fewer than one in twenty commuters. Greenspace is genuinely accessible, with around 70% of residents within a short walk of open land. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kirklees 019 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are genuinely low — a two-bedroom averages around £691 a month — and greenspace is accessible to most residents. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and below-average school performance nearby. It suits people who value affordability and a family-oriented community over polished amenities.
- What is the rent in Kirklees 019?
- A one-bedroom property averages around £566 a month, a two-bedroom around £691, and a three-bedroom around £839. Rents rose roughly 10.5% over the past year, but the area remains one of the more affordable in Kirklees. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices.
- Is Kirklees 019 safe?
- Crime runs at around 120 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably above the UK national rate of around 80. The area sits in the bottom national decile for deprivation, which tends to correlate with higher acquisitive crime. Conditions vary by street, so it's worth talking to current residents before committing.
- What's the commute from Kirklees 019 to Manchester?
- By public transport, Manchester is roughly 53 minutes away. The nearest rail station is about a 14-minute walk. Bear in mind that most residents here commute by car — just under 5% use public transport — so if you're relying on rail, check timetables carefully for your specific hours.
- Who lives in Kirklees 019?
- Mainly families — over 31% of households are couples with children, and nearly a third of residents are under 18. It's a mixed community with an ethnic diversity index of 50 and around 27% of households in social rented housing. Degree-level qualifications are below average, consistent with a largely working-class resident base.
- What schools are near Kirklees 019?
- There are 76 schools within 2km of typical residents, so there's no shortage of options nearby. However, only around 14% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of around 89%. Check individual catchment boundaries before assuming proximity guarantees a place.
- How affordable is buying a home in Kirklees 019?
- Very affordable by UK standards. The median house price is around £140,000, and the typical buyer saves a deposit in just over two years — one of the shorter timescales you'll find in Yorkshire. For renters, the rent-to-take-home ratio sits at around 39%, which is on the higher side given incomes here.