WF13 2EB postcode in Dewsbury, Kirklees
WF13 2EB is a postcode in Dewsbury, in the Dewsbury East ward of Kirklees. It is in the Dewsbury and Batley parliamentary constituency and the West Yorkshire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where WF13 2EB is, and what is near it
- WF13 2EB
- Other postcodes in WF13 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 13 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.6966, longitude -1.6318)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after WF13 2EB?
- KirkleesCouncil, for all local services Kirklees: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around WF13 2EB Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- West YorkshirePolice force area
- Dewsbury and BatleyParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Iqbal Mohamed (Independent), as Parliament lists them. Contact Iqbal Mohamed
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at WF13 2EB?
Every home and business at WF13 2EB can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Kirklees: 95%
Kirklees: 99%
The line marks the figure across Kirklees.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at WF13 2EB?
Kirklees Council's collection system is not answering BinDayBuddy just now. BinDayBuddy links to the council's own checker meanwhile.
Check the bin days for WF13 2EB on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is WF13 2EB at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 5 homes and businesses at WF13 2EB. 4 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 1 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Kirklees
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for WF13 2EB: 3,259 properties in Kirklees are at high risk (1.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Kirklees
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of WF13 2EB is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 08:11 on 22 October 2026.
- Batley Beck at Batley CarrFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Batley Beck at Batley Carr
- River Spen and Batley Beck catchmentsFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Spen and Batley Beck catchments
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 08:11 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near WF13 2EB?
Homes in WF13 2 sold for a typical £126,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 27 sales, up 20% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached 3 sales, too few to price
- Semi-detached 3 sales, too few to price
- Terraced £165,000 9 sales
- Flat or maisonette £79,000 12 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole WF13 district: a typical £155,750 from 144 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in WF13 2EB
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in WF13 2EB from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near WF13 2EB?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 820 homes in the neighbourhood around WF13 2EB. Over half of them (63%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 2000 to 2009 than in any other period (35%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Kirklees for 2026‑27: £2,441. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,627 (band A) to £2,984 (band E); band A, the most common, is £1,627.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 520 (63%) | £1,627 |
| Band B | about 210 (26%) | £1,899 |
| Band C | about 60 (7%) | £2,170 |
| Band D | about 20 (2%) | £2,441 |
| Band E | about 10 (1%) | £2,984 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,526 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,068 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,882 |
When the homes were built
- 33% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 2% 1919 to 1939
- 5% 1945 to 1964
- 19% 1965 to 1982
- 6% 1983 to 1999
- 35% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Kirklees before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of WF13 2EB is in (ONS area E01011128), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near WF13 2EB?
The nearest open schools to WF13 2EB, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to WF13 2EB?
The nearest railway station to the centre of WF13 2EB is Dewsbury Rail Station, 500 metres away in a straight line.
- Dewsbury Rail Station Railway station 500 mWalk
- Batley Rail Station Railway station 1.6 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
13 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Victoria Road, 18 m away.
More stations near WF13 2EB, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near WF13 2EB?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of WF13 2EB, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Albion Mount Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01924 430676 150 mWalk
- Windsor Medical Centre Phone 01924 465699 700 mWalk
- Calder View Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2025 · Phone 01924 351599 800 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near WF13 2EB?
The nearest charging points to the centre of WF13 2EB, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 4 chargers 1.9 kmCycle
- Vauxhall Charging point · 4 chargers 2.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near WF13 2EB?
The nearest to the centre of WF13 2EB, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Dewsbury Dental centre Phone 01924 465880 250 mWalk
- Saltaire Orthodontics Phone 01274 531567 500 mWalk
- Batley Carr Dental Centre Phone 01924 458983 550 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to WF13 2EB?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Dewsbury and District Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2024 · Phone 0844 811 8110 1.5 kmCycle
- Pinderfields Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2024 · Phone 0844 811 8110 9.4 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near WF13 2EB?
The nearest care homes to the centre of WF13 2EB, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Ashworth Grange Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2023 · Phone 01325 351100 500 mWalk
- St Anne's Community Services - Dewsbury 1 Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2023 · Phone 01924 459962 500 mWalk
- St Anne's Community Services - Dewsbury 2 Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01924 459878 600 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near WF13 2EB?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of WF13 2EB, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- G Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 12:45pm, 1:45pm to 6:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01924 462593 150 mWalk
- Clovelly Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01924 452980 500 mWalk
- Boots, 27 the Princess of Wales Mon to Sat 8:30am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01924 455815 700 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near WF13 2EB?
The nearest vets to the centre of WF13 2EB on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Animal Trust Phone +44 1924 927220 1.1 kmWalk
- Richmond House Veterinary Centre 1.2 kmWalk
- Calder Vets 1.2 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is WF13 2EB in a conservation area?
The centre of WF13 2EB is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near WF13 2EB?
Police.uk records 387 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of WF13 2EB in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 22, drugs 21, burglary 12, other crime 12, robbery 4, theft from the person 3, possession of weapons 3, bicycle theft 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for WF13 2EB
- Ward
- Dewsbury East
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Dewsbury
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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