WF13 postcode: what it's like to live there
The WF13 district covers Dewsbury, Batley, Heckmondwike. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 10 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in WF13
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from WF13 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in WF13
- Boothroyd Primary Academy · WF13 3QE · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 4% in England
- Carlton Junior and Infant School · WF13 2DQ · Improved significantly (2024) · Top 39% in England
- Diamond Wood Community Academy · WF13 3AD · Standards maintained (2024)
- Eastborough Academy · WF13 1NS · Requires improvement (2021) · Top 42% in England
- Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School · WF13 3AS · Remains Good (2023) · Top 10% in England
- St Johns CE Primary School · WF13 2LP · Good or better in every area (2024)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy · WF13 4HY · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 33% in England
- St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy · WF13 3QE · Requires improvement (2023) · Bottom 7% in England
- Westmoor Primary School · WF13 4EW · Remains Good (2024) · Top 45% in England
Secondary schools in WF13
- St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy · WF13 4LL · Requires improvement in some areas (2025) · Bottom 4% in England
- Westborough High School · WF13 2JE · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 33% in England
Fee-paying schools in WF13
- Al-Furqaan Preparatory School · WF13 2JR · Inspected by ISI
- The Branch Christian School · WF13 4LA · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in WF13
- Blenheim Playgroup · WF13 4LN · Good (Ofsted)
- Brunswick Preschool · WF13 4NG · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Scholars Nursery · WF13 2PA · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Pepper Royd Day Nursery & Forest School · WF13 2JR
- Teach Smart Tuition - Dewsbury · WF13 2JH
- Youth Activity Centre · WF13 1NB
- Child's Play Day Nursery · WF13 2SN · Good (Ofsted)
- Park Pre-School · WF13 2QG
- Ravensthorpe Community Childcare · WF13 3AR · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- The Hollytree · WF13 3LL · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in WF13
- Calder View Surgery · WF13 1HN
- Eightlands Surgery · WF13 1HN
- The Albion Mount Medical Practice · WF13 2AJ
- Dr Mahmood & Partners · WF13 3JY
- North Road Suite,Ravensthorpe Health Ctr · WF13 3JY
- Healds Road Surgery · WF13 4HT
Neighbourhoods in WF13
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WF13 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Central & Westborough | 39% | £103k | Very high | 11 min |
| Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown | 17% | £144k | High | 8 min |
| Ravensthorpe | 16% | £148k | High | 7 min |
| Dewsbury Moor Upper | 16% | £166k | Very high | 8 min |
| Staincliffe & Healey | 6% | £175k | High | 6 min |
| Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees | 3% | £165k | Average | 7 min |
Questions
Where is the WF13 postcode?
WF13 covers 10 neighbourhoods in Dewsbury, Batley, Heckmondwike, with 740 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WF13?
The typical home price across WF13's neighbourhoods is £144k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in WF13?
9 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a WF13 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from WF13?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Leeds 39 minutes; York 70 minutes.