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Dewsbury, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Dewsbury is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 56,640. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
56,640 Population 286/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
45.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$45,551 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,551 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$252,085 home value, $1,139/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population56,640
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,551
Per Capita$45,551
Unemployment6.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$252,085
Rent$1,139
Ownership65.9%
Housing Units22,656

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+47.3%

Community

Population56,640
Population Density286 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates53.6908°, -1.6291°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation45.8 inches (1,163 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income$45,551
Median Age39.9 years

About Dewsbury

Dewsbury is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 56,640. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Dewsbury has a population of 56,640 with a density of 286 people per square mile, spread across 198.2 square miles. The median age is 39.9 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly Asian (21.4%), with 4% White, 1.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.1% of residents. 3.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

56,640
Total Population
286
People / sq mi
39.9yrs
Median Age
3% above United Kingdom avg
198.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.1%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 9.9%

Social Characteristics

Dewsbury vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Dewsbury is $45,551, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,551 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $876, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 5,154 business establishments. 26.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dewsbury vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,551
39% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$45,551
Avg Weekly Wage$876

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)5,154

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.1%
Public Transit4.8%
Work from Home26.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Dewsbury is $252,085, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,139 (2% below the national average of $1,163). 65.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 22,656 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$252,085
11% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,139
2% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.9%
Owner-Occupied65.9%
Renter-Occupied34.1%
Housing Units22,656

Property Tax

Climate in Dewsbury

Dewsbury has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1037 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.2°C / 38°F -3° / 10.7° 79.5
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F -2.4° / 12.7° 94.5
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F -2.1° / 15.4° 79.2
Apr 7.3°C / 45°F -2° / 17.5° 46.5
May 11°C / 52°F 2.8° / 20.5° 70.7
Jun 13.9°C / 57°F 5.3° / 25.1° 76.4
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 7.7° / 27.5° 98.1
Aug 15.6°C / 60°F 7.4° / 25.6° 73.5
Sep 13.3°C / 56°F 4.4° / 23.5° 88.4
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 1.7° / 17.4° 122.0
Nov 6.3°C / 43°F -1.8° / 13.8° 94.9
Dec 4.4°C / 40°F -2.8° / 11.5° 113.2
Dewsbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area198.2 sq mi (513.4 km²)
Population Density286/sq mi
Coordinates53.6908°N, 1.6291°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 92 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 135 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 46 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 107 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 112 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 43 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 126 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 123 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 34 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 105 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 53 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 69 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 112 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 123 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 42 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 28 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 139 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 86 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Dewsbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% below the national average of 33.7%. 47.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.9%
11% below United Kingdom avg
High School+47.3%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density286/sq mi
Total Area198.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.1%
Public Transit4.8%
Work from Home26.3%

Schools in Dewsbury

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Boothroyd Primary Academy — — — —
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School — — — —
Institute of Islamic Education — — — —
Institute of Islamic Education — — — —
Al-Furqaan Preparatory School — — — —
Madni Academy — — — —
Paradise Primary School — — — —
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School — — — —
Earlsheaton Infant School — — — —
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy — — — —
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy — — — —
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School — — — —
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School — — — —
Eastborough Academy — — — —
Manor Croft Academy — — — —
St John's CE Primary School — — — —
Ravenshall School — — — —
Pentland Infant and Nursery School — — — —
Westborough High School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Dewsbury

35 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Heart South Wales adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Cymru bilingual, contemporary AAC 48 kbps
BBC Radio Wales (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Rotherham Radio — MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru (128k) entertainment, music UNKNOWN
Radio Camarthenshire local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) — MP3 128 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
broradio community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Past Perfect Radio 20s AAC+ 48 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
Heart North Wales local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Nation Radio Wales contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
High Peak 1 — MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio dance, dnb MP3 128 kbps
SMILE RADIO — MP3 128 kbps
Sheffield Live! community radio, sheffield MP3 128 kbps
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
HearMe - trance trance MP3
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
HWD Hospital Radio — AAC+ 112 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
Drystone Radio — MP3
Revolution Radio Online — AAC 320 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
North Derbyshire Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Erewash Sound — MP3
Mondo Radio community radio, variety MP3 96 kbps
Dragon Radio pop MP3 128 kbps
Silk 106.9 classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Heart West Wales commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
Moorlands Radio — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Dewsbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbey House Museum
Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park
Bankfield Museum
Bolling Hall Museum
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre
Bradford Industrial Museum
Bradford Police Museum
Calderdale Industrial Museum
Cannon Hall
Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum
Colne Valley Museum
Colne Valley Museum
Colton Medieval Village
Cooper Art Gallery
De Morgan Museum
Dewsbury Bus Museum
Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
Fulneck Moravian Museum
Heritage Quay
Horsforth Museum
Ilkley Toy Museum
Leeds City Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Museums Discovery Centre
M&S Company Archive: Marks in Time
Manor House Art Gallery and Museum
Mental Health Muesum
Middleton Railway Museum
National Science and Media Museum
Royal Armouries
Saltaire Collection
Second World War Experience Centre
Shibden Hall
Skelmanthorpe Textile Heritage Centre
Temple Newsam House
Thackray Medical Museum
The Peace Museum
The Ron Kitching Library
Tolson Museum
Wagon Hoist Mini Musem
Wakefield Museum
West Yorkshire History Centre
Worsbrough Mill Museum
Wortley Top Forge
Yorkshire Cricket Museum

Libraries in Dewsbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
1 in 12 Club Library0.0
1 in 12 Club Library0.0
Allerton Community Library0.0
Allerton Community Library0.0
Almondbury Library0.0
Andrew Kean Learning Centre0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley leeds council office0.0
Armley One Stop Centre0.0
Baildon Library0.0
Baildon Library0.0
Batley Library0.0
Beeston Library0.0
Beeston Library0.0
Belle Isle Library0.0
Belle Isle Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Bingley Library0.0
Birstall Library and Information Centre0.0
Bradford Libraries0.0
Bradford Mechanics Institute0.0
Bramley Library0.0
Brighouse Library0.0
Brotherton Library0.0
Burley Library0.0
Calverley Library0.0
Chapel Allerton Public Library0.0
Chapel Allerton Public Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Clayton Library0.0
Cleckheaton Library0.0
Compton Centre Library0.0
Compton Centre Library0.0
Crossgates Library0.0
Cudworth Library0.0
Denby Dale Community Library0.0
Dewsbury Library Hub0.0
Dewsbury Road Library0.0
Dewsbury Road Library0.0
Dodworth Library0.0
Drighlington Meeting Hall & Library0.0
East Bowling Library0.0
East Bowling Library0.0
Eccleshill Library0.0
Eccleshill Library0.0
Edward Boyle Library0.0
Elland Library0.0
Farsley Library0.0
Garforth Library & One Stop Centre0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Gildersome Library0.0
Great Horton Library0.0
Greenwood Centre0.0
Greetland Library0.0
Guiseley Library0.0
Guiseley Library0.0
Halifax Central Library0.0
Halton Library0.0
Haworth Road Library0.0
Health Sciences Library0.0
Heckmondwike Library0.0
Hipperholme Library0.0
Hipperholme Library0.0
Holmfirth Library0.0
Holt Park Library0.0
Holt Park Library0.0
Honley Library0.0
Horbury Library0.0
Horsforth Library0.0
Hoyland Library0.0
Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery0.0
Hunslet Library0.0
Idle Library & Information Centre0.0
Idle Library & Information Centre0.0
Ilkley Public Library0.0
JB Priestley Library0.0
Kirkburton Library0.0
Laidlaw Library0.0
Leeds Central Library0.0
Leeds Central Library0.0
Leeds Conservatoire Library0.0
Leeds Conservatoire Library0.0
Library and Community Hub0.0
Library and Community Hub0.0
Library and Information Centre0.0
Library@The Lightbox0.0
Lindley Library0.0
Local Studies Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Manningham Library0.0
Mapplewell and Staincross Library0.0
Meltham Library0.0
Menston Library0.0
Methely Library0.0
Middleton Library0.0
Middleton Library0.0
Mini library0.0
Mini library0.0
Mirfield Library0.0
Moor Allerton Library0.0
Morley Library0.0
Morley Library0.0
Normanton Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Otley Library0.0
Penistone Library0.0
Polish Library0.0
Pudsey Library0.0
Rastrick Library0.0
Rawdon Library0.0
Rawthorpe and Dalton Library, Information and Children's Centre0.0
Richmond Hill Rec Hall & library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Royston Library0.0
Sandal Library0.0
Scholes library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Shadwell Independent Library0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Shelf Branch Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Shipley Library0.0
Skircoat Library0.0
Slaithwaite Library & Information Centre0.0
St James's Hospital Library0.0
Stanley Library0.0
Stocksbridge Library0.0
The Leeds Library0.0
The Leeds Library0.0
Thorpe Hesley Library0.0
Thorpe Hesley Library0.0
Wakefield One0.0
Walton Community Library0.0
Wetherby Library0.0
Whinmoor Library0.0
Wibsey Library0.0
Wombwell Library0.0
Worsbrough Library0.0
Wrose Library0.0
Yeadon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dewsbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barnsley Markets
Birstall Market Place
Brighouse Open Market
Chapeltown Market
Cleckheaton Farmers' Market
Darley Street Market
Dewsbury Market
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
Holmfirth Attested Auction Market
Hoyland Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Huddersfield Open Market
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Indoor)
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Outdoor)
Meat And Fish Market
Middleage Market
Morley Market
Ossett Market Place
Ossett Outdoor and Flea Market
Otley Market Square
Penistone Market
Pudsey Market
Shipley Open Market
The Bazaar

Hotels in Dewsbury

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heath Cottage Hotel

Restaurants in Dewsbury

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal King Grill
The Grand Banqueting Suite
The Little Mermaid

Cafes in Dewsbury

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Central Cafe
Chatters
Gresham
Old Stables Coffee House
Starbucks

Theatres in Dewsbury

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Artspace Studio Theatre

Veterinaries in Dewsbury

4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Trust
Calder Vets
Calder Vets
Richmond House Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Dewsbury

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dewsbury
Ravensthorpe

Bus Stations in Dewsbury

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dewsbury Bus station

Gas Stations in Dewsbury

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda
Esso
Sainsbury's
Shell
Shell
star services

Banks in Dewsbury

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
Leeds Building Society
Santander
Virgin Money
Yorkshire Building Society

Gyms in Dewsbury

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PureGym

Golf Courses in Dewsbury

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hanging Heaton Golf Club

Breweries in Dewsbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Acorn Brewery
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Amity Brew Co
Anthology Brewing Company
Anthology Brewing Company
Arthington Brewery (area)
Arthington Brewery (area)
Bingley Brewery
Bosun's Brewery
Briscoe's Brewery
DMC Brewery
DMC Brewery
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
Goose Eye
Goose Eye
HB Clark And Co Ltd
Horbury Ales
Horsforth Brewery
Horsforth Brewery
Horsforth Brewery
Ilkley Brewery
Jolly Boys' Brewery
Kibble Brewery
Kirkstall Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Legitimate Industries
Legitimate Industries
Luddite Brewing Co
Mallinsons
Meanwood Brewery
Meanwood Brewery
Milltown Brewery
Morton Collins Brewing Co
Nailmaker Brewing
Northern Monk - Sydenham Road
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Ossett Brewery
Pig Love Brewery
Pig Love Brewery
Ridgeside Brewery
Salt Beer Factory
Salt Beer Factory
Saltaire Brewery
Shadow Brewing
Small World Beers
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales
Tarn 51
Tartarus Beers
The Old Flax Store
Three Fiends
Tigertops Brewery
Wetherby Brew Co
Wilde Child Brewing Co
Wilde Child Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Dewsbury

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Airports Near Dewsbury

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Leeds East Airport—Medium Airport
RAF Leeming—Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe—Medium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip—Small Airport
Askern Airfield—Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield—Small Airport
Bankwood Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield—Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip—Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip—Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Breighton Airfield—Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip—Small Airport
Burn Airfield—Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield—Small Airport
Camphill Airfield—Small Airport
Caunton Airfield—Small Airport
Cliffe Airstrip—Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield—Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield—Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield—Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield—Small Airport
Elvington Airfield—Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip—Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL—Small Airport
Finningley Village Airstrip—Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip—Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip—Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield—Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Jericho Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip—Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Netherthorpe Airfield—Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip—Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield—Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Park Hall Airstrip—Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
RAF Syerston—Small Airport
Redmoor Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Retford Gamston Airport—Small Airport
Ripley Airfield—Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield—Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Dewsbury

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dewsbury Post Office
Earlsheaton Post Office
Savile Town Post Office
West Town Post Office

Treatment Centers in Dewsbury

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AshField Medical Clinic
BUPA
Cygnet Lodge
Cygnet Pindar Rehabilitation Centre
Jamie Bell Physio
Leeds Private Trichology Clinic
Maywa Clinic
St George's Medical Centre
The Whitehall Clinic
Woodsley Road Health Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dewsbury

34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anwar-E-Madina
Church of the Nazarene
Darul Ilm
Dewsbury Baptist Church
Dewsbury Elim Church
Dewsbury Evangelical Church
Dewsbury Minster Church of All Saints
Faizan E Madina Jamia Masjid
Holy Innocents
Islam Dewsbury
Islamic Tarbiyah Academy
Jamia Masjid Abu Bakr Siddique
Jamia Masjid Gulzar-E-Madina
Longcauseway Church
Madni Masjid
Madrassah Islamiyah
Makki Madani Masjid
Markazi Mosque
Masjid Al Hidayah
Masjid As-Salaam
Masjid Bilal
Masjid E Madani
Masjid E Noor
Masjid e Umar
Masjid e Zakaria
Masjid Ghausia
Masjid Heera
Masjid Quba
Masjid Salahuddin
Providence Independent Methodist Church
Raza Education Centre
St John the Evangelist
St Matthew
St Paulinus

Explore Near Dewsbury

UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Things to See Near Dewsbury

41 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (5)
  • • Castle Hill
  • • Horbury Quarry
  • • Ice house (remains)
  • • Old Ironstone Pits
  • • Site of Denby Grange Mine
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Rothwell Castle Ruins
🖼️ Galleries (8)
  • • Burley Banksy Art
  • • Emett Machine Exhibition
  • • Leeds Art Gallery
  • • Loading Bay
  • • Red Box Gallery
  • + 3 more
⛰️ Peaks (8)
  • • Beecroft Hill
  • • Brandy Carr Hill
  • • Deffer Hill
  • • Dunstan Hills
  • • Emley Moor
  • + 3 more
🏛️ Ruins (16)
  • • Anglo Saxon Cross Base
  • • Dame Mary Bolles Water Tower
  • • Darton ROC Post
  • • Hawkyard Mink Farm
  • • Heald Head Cottage
  • + 11 more
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🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dewsbury

What is the population of Dewsbury?

Dewsbury has a population of 56,640 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 286 people per square mile, spread across 198.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Dewsbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $45,551, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $252,085 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,139 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dewsbury?

Dewsbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dewsbury?

The unemployment rate in Dewsbury is 6.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $876. There are 5,154 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dewsbury?

The median home value in Dewsbury is $252,085. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,139. The homeownership rate is 65.9%.

How are the schools in Dewsbury?

29.9% of adults in Dewsbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Dewsbury?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Dewsbury is 4% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 21.4% Asian. 90.1% of residents speak only English at home. 3.4% of the population are military veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability.

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