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Dewsbury
City in Wakefield, United Kingdom
Overview
Dewsbury is a historic market town in West Yorkshire, celebrated for its lively multicultural community and Victorian architecture. The city blends local charm with easy access to larger urban centers like Leeds and Huddersfield. Its markets, green spaces, and cultural landmarks offer visitors an authentic Yorkshire experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Metropolitan District
Wakefield
Population
62,945
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.69°, -1.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,951
Local Cost
$1,180
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
88
English
99
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
14.6°C
Winter Avg
3.2°C
Record High
29.7°C
Record Low
-8.4°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
959 mm
Internet Speed
241 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
49
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
22
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LBA
Distance
20 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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