Living in WF13, Kirklees
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WF13 in Kirklees. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Kirklees: £205,773, up 5.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around WF13
39 recorded home sales on the streets around central WF13 in the last 2 years, with a median of £180,000 and a range from £70,000 to £917,500. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 HANOVER GARDENS, WF13 2QS | terraced | £144,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 43 WEST PARK STREET, WF13 4LE | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2026-03-02 |
| 36 MOORLANDS AVENUE WEST, WF13 2LB | flat-maisonette | £82,500 | 2026-02-13 |
| 18 CHADWICK CRESCENT, WF13 2JF | detached | £368,000 | 2026-01-15 |
| 46 MOORLANDS AVENUE WEST, WF13 2LB | flat-maisonette | £89,950 | 2025-12-19 |
| ST. JOHN EAST OLD PEOPLES WELFARE GOOD COMPANIONS HIGH STREET, WF13 2PU | detached | £150,000 | 2025-12-12 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
62 schools within 3 miles , of which 76% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Manor Croft Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Mill Lane Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Earlsheaton Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
41 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 8 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
8 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Furqaan Preparatory School, Brian Jackson College, Cambridge Street School, Madni Academy, Paradise Primary School, Rida Boys High School and others.
All 8 fee-paying schools near WF13, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 25.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.9% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
424 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WF13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Kirklees's figures.
Common questions about WF13
What is the average house price in WF13?
The average sold price in Kirklees is £205,773 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WF13?
Prices in Kirklees are up 5.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WF13?
The median of 39 recorded sales around central WF13 in the last 2 years is £180,000, ranging from £70,000 to £917,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WF13?
62 schools sit within 3 miles of central WF13, and 76% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WF13?
424 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WF13 at risk of flooding?
Central WF13 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WF13 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 76% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £180,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 424 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WF13 safe?
424 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WF13 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WF13 or WF12, WF13 or WF16, WF13 or WF17.
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