WF13 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the WF13 postcode district in Kirklees. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£205,971

Kirklees · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
1,953

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
1

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about WF13

The average home across Kirklees is worth about £205,971 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 4.1% over the last year.

Of 157 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in WF13, band D is the most common, and 82.8% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 1,953 crimes around the centre of WF13 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (733).

There are 1 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of WF13 in Kirklees, including St John’s CE Primary School.

The district covers the Batley East, Batley West, Dewsbury East, Dewsbury South ward areas.

Energy ratings in WF13
A
0 · 0%
B
2 · 1.3%
C
25 · 15.9%
D
67 · 42.7%
E
50 · 31.8%
F
10 · 6.4%
G
3 · 1.9%

Sample of 157 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in WF13, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£205,971
Detached
£350,285
Semi-detached
£219,713
Terraced
£165,117
Flat
£116,670

Prices changed +4.1% over the last year in Kirklees.

Recorded crime in WF13
Violence and sexual offences733
Anti-social behaviour231
Public order203
Criminal damage and arson148
Shoplifting148
Other theft122
Drugs102
Vehicle crime88
Other crime59

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near WF13

Primary

  • St John’s CE Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.1 mi
  • Westmoor Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Flatts Nursery SchoolGood · 0.3 mi
  • Al-Furqaan Preparatory SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Boothroyd Primary AcademyNot rated · 0.5 mi

Secondary

  • Westborough High SchoolNot rated · 0.1 mi
  • St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary AcademyNot rated · 0.2 mi
  • The Branch Christian SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • Ethos CollegeNot rated · 0.6 mi
  • Rida Girls High SchoolNot rated · 0.9 mi
Wards covered by WF13

Batley East · Batley West · Dewsbury East · Dewsbury South · Dewsbury West · Heckmondwike

Common questions about WF13

What is the average house price in WF13?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Kirklees at £205,971 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in WF13?

Detached £350,285, semi-detached £219,713, terraced £165,117, flats £116,670, based on the UK House Price Index for Kirklees.

Is WF13 a safe area?

Police recorded 1,953 crimes near the centre of WF13 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 733 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in WF13 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 157 certificates from WF13, with 82.8% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near WF13?

1 schools within a mile of the WF13 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Westborough High School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this WF13 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.