Dewsbury Moor Upper
Kirklees 016 · 4 sub-areas · 6,504 residents
Kirklees 016 is a residential area within Kirklees, home to around 6,500 people. Rents here are well below regional norms — a typical two-bedroom lets for about £691 a month, making it one of the more affordable pockets in West Yorkshire. The area has a notably high share of social housing and a young age profile, with over a quarter of residents under 18.
Dewsbury Moor Upper is a commuter neighbourhood within Kirklees — train into Leeds runs in around 30 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 Upper?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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; 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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Dewsbury Moor Upper in Kirklees
Living in Dewsbury Moor Upper
This part of Kirklees sits at the affordable end of the local rental market, where your money goes noticeably further than in many comparable West Yorkshire areas. The neighbourhood has a working-class, family-oriented character — streets of terraced and semi-detached housing, a high proportion of children, and a genuine community feel rather than a transient renter population.
Rents are low by any regional measure. At around £691 a month for a two-bedroom, you're paying considerably less than the UK national median of around £1,200 for the same size property. Even within Kirklees, this represents the more affordable tier. The trade-off is that rents rose about 10.5% in the past year, so affordability is tightening.
The population skews young — nearly 28% of residents are under 18, which is well above typical urban averages, and reflects the concentration of families here. Owner-occupation sits at 53%, so this isn't a heavily transient neighbourhood. Around one in four households rents from a social landlord, which is a meaningfully higher share than you'd see across most of Kirklees as a whole. Private renters make up about one in five households.
For day-to-day practicalities, the nearest rail station is roughly 1.6 km away — about a 20-minute walk. Most residents drive: around 61% commute by car, with only 6% using public transport. The nearest major employment centre is accessible in around 30 minutes. Greenspace is close — nearly 70% of residents are within a short walk of it, and the average distance to green space is under 250 metres, which is a genuine plus for families.
See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kirklees 016 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's genuinely affordable and family-friendly, with good greenspace access and strong broadband. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly double the national average and a below-average share of highly-rated schools nearby. If you're a family on a budget who drives and values low rents, it can work well. If schools and safety are your top priorities, look carefully before committing.
- What is the rent in Kirklees 016?
- A one-bedroom runs around £566 a month, a two-bedroom about £691, and a three-bedroom roughly £839. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 10.5% in the past year, so prices are moving upward — but they remain well below the UK national median.
- Is Kirklees 016 safe?
- Crime runs at around 151 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly double the UK national average. The area sits in the bottom 20% nationally on the Index of Multiple Deprivation, which tends to correlate with higher crime rates. It's worth checking street-level crime data for any specific address you're considering.
- What's the commute from Kirklees 016 to the nearest city centre?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 30 minutes away. Manchester is approximately 58 minutes by public transport and Leeds is accessible via the nearest hub. Most residents drive — about 61% commute by car — and public transport use is low, so your options depend heavily on whether you have access to a vehicle.
- Who lives in Kirklees 016?
- Predominantly families — over 27% of residents are under 18, one of the highest shares you'll find in Yorkshire. Around half of households own their home, and about a quarter rent from a social landlord. It's a relatively settled, working-income community rather than a high-turnover rental area.
- What schools are near Kirklees 016?
- There are 85 schools within 2 km, so options are plentiful — but only around 26% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.3 km away. Checking current catchment boundaries with Kirklees Council is advisable before choosing a street.
- How affordable is buying a home in Kirklees 016?
- Relatively accessible by UK standards. The median house price is around £152,000, and a typical deposit takes about 2.5 years to save — one of the shorter savings timelines in Yorkshire. That said, rents are rising at around 10.5% a year, so the window for affordable entry may narrow.