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Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton

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About

Shaw Cross and Hanging Heaton are residential areas situated to the east of Dewsbury town centre. The landscape is characterised by housing estates, local schools, and community facilities. The land slopes noticeably, with views across the surrounding valley. Green spaces like playing fields and Shaw Cross Park provide open areas within the built environment.

The area is defined by its road network, including the A638 Wakefield Road which serves as a main route. A notable local landmark is the Shaw Cross rugby league ground, home to a community-focused club. The settlement pattern blends post-war housing with more recent developments, creating a primarily suburban setting.

Area overview

On average Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £48,244 per year. There are 3 schools in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is home to around 6,250 people, with a population density of about 2,160.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton Population
6,250
Population density
2,160.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.36(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.56(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.24(+21%)
Public order
7.36(-18%)
Vehicle crime
6.4(+15%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,090
81.47%
Pakistani
527
8.43%
Indian
262
4.19%
Other White
127
2.03%
Other
45
0.72%
Total population: 6,248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,213
23.93%
No qualifications
1,069
21.09%
Level 3 (A level)
956
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
759
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
560
11.05%
Total 16+ residents: 5,068

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,030
38.15%
Owns with a mortgage
923
34.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
345
12.78%
Social rents from council
285
10.56%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.59%
Total households: 2,700

Property prices in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£314,998
Flats2£157,123
Semi-Detached70£220,000
Terraced23£142,000

10 years median price trend in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton.

All postcodes in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton

WF127ER

Croftlands

WF127SB

Chidswell Lane

WF171DL

Batley East

WF127EE

Tresham Court

WF127EY

Rathlin Road

WF127FG

Boundary Court

WF127SL

Fieldhead Gardens

WF171DF

Batley East

WF127ET

Alderney Road

WF127NR

Mardale Road

WF176DB

Bennett Lane

WF127SX

Rosewood Drive

WF169NG

Grange Valley Road

WF127LS

Hobart Road

WF160XQ

Grange Valley Road

WF127HQ

Leeds Road

WF127SW

Chidswell Lane

WF127RR

Smallwood Road

WF127SD

Chidswell Lane

WF176WH

Grange Valley Road

WF127BX

Leeds Road

WF127FL

Dewsbury East

WF127NT

Lowdale

WF127QN

Leeds Road

WF127RH

Owl Lane

WF131RU

Caulms Wood Road

WF176DG

Croftlands

WF176DS

Mill Forest Way

WF127FD

Brambling Avenue

WF127NL

Borrowdale Road

WF157XA

Grange Valley Road

WF176ED

Nursery Wood Road

WF127NY

Wrexhall Road

WF127PA

Borrowdale Road

WF127QQ

Marlo Road

WF171DR

Batley East

WF176DH

Croftlands

WF127EJ

Glenlow Road

WF127EN

Glenlow Road

WF127HG

High Street

WF127TL

Flagship Square

WF176DD

Kirkgate

WF176DL

Highgate Street

WF127SN

Fieldhead Gardens

WF127LT

Selso Road

WF127DT

White Cross Road

WF127EX

Glenlow Road

WF127LU

Selso Road

WF176DF

Westway

WF127SG

Chidswell Gardens

WF171AY

Grange Valley Road

WF176DA

Kirkgate

WF176FW

Maple Garth

WF127EP

Croftlands

WF127PE

Matterdale Road

WF127PY

Grasmere Road

WF127QD

Leeds Road

WF127QG

Leeds Road

WF176DJ

Kirkgate

WF127RD

Churwell Vale

WF127SE

Chidswell Lane

WF127EQ

Langdale Road

WF127PW

Ullswater Avenue

WF127EH

Guernsey Road

WF127HS

Grange Road

WF127RG

Owl Lane

WF127HD

Rathlin Road

WF127RS

Smallwood Road

WF127SH

Willerton Close

WF176DN

Newgate Street

WF127PB

Matterdale Close

WF127QJ

Leeds Road

WF176FB

Grange Valley Road

WF127HF

High Street

WF127HP

Leeds Road

WF127SJ

Chidswell Lane

WF127SY

Hawthorn Court

WF127FA

Goldfinch Way

WF127HL

Leeds Road

WF127LH

Bywell Road

WF127EZ

Rathlin Road

WF127QB

Leeds Road

WF127SF

Chidswell Lane

WF157WT

Challenge Way

WF127QL

Leeds Road

WF176DX

High Street

WF127HE

High Street

WF127HT

Leeds Road

WF127RQ

Owl Lane

WF176RJ

Hill Rise

WF127EU

Jersey Close

WF127HR

Leeds Road

WF176AG

Kirkgate

WF176DQ

Trenton Road

WF160EP

Grange Valley Road

WF176GG

Grange Valley Road

WF127QP

Leeds Road

WF176DY

High Street

WF127SS

Windsor View

WF131RN

Stonehyrst Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.