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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 94 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
94
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
50.4(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.76(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.76(+13%)
Public order
7.68(-13%)
Burglary
6.88(+35%)
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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £400,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached21£336,495£3,307
Flats1£262,500£2,917
Semi-Detached49£210,000£2,423
Terraced24£140,000£1,996

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

WF176FZ

Cliff Mews

WF176DU

High Street

WF171BG

Grange Valley Road

WF176FU

Elderberry Rise

WF171BR

Grange Valley Road

WF176RH

Phoenix Court

WF127HH

Leeds Road

WF176DE

Croftlands

WF166AG

Grange Valley Road

WF127EQ

Langdale Road

WF127LU

Selso Road

WF127NU

Wrexhall Road

WF127QF

Sycamore Close

WF127BX

Leeds Road

WF127NY

Wrexhall Road

WF169NG

Grange Valley Road

WF127QB

Leeds Road

WF127SE

Chidswell Lane

WF127RG

Owl Lane

WF176DF

Westway

WF131RN

Stonehyrst Avenue

WF127RD

Churwell Vale

WF127ED

Thirlmere Road

WF127PR

Ullswater Road

WF127HT

Leeds Road

WF127ER

Croftlands

WF127HA

Welwyn Road

WF176RJ

Hill Rise

WF127LS

Hobart Road

WF127EE

Tresham Court

WF127PW

Ullswater Avenue

WF127FA

Goldfinch Way

WF127LT

Selso Road

WF127NS

Mardale Road

WF127LQ

Canterbury Road

WF127PE

Matterdale Road

WF127EF

Langdale Road

WF127RF

Horace Waller V C Parade

WF171AU

Grange Valley Road

WF176DJ

Kirkgate

WF127PQ

Windermere Road

WF176GH

Bromley Road

WF127FL

Dewsbury East

WF127QG

Leeds Road

WF127PX

Athlone Drive

WF127QW

Leeds Road

WF176DT

High Street

WF127PS

Ullswater Road

WF127PD

Matterdale Close

WF127HL

Leeds Road

WF127FE

Chidswell Lane

WF127EB

Coniston Road

WF176DL

Highgate Street

WF127PH

Ullswater Road

WF127PN

Ullswater Close

WF176FX

Mount View

WF127SN

Fieldhead Gardens

WF127PB

Matterdale Close

WF127EU

Jersey Close

WF127EZ

Rathlin Road

WF176LR

Grange Road

WF127SW

Chidswell Lane

WF127LH

Bywell Road

WF127HJ

Leeds Road

WF127PY

Grasmere Road

WF127RH

Owl Lane

WF127EL

Kennedy Close

WF127HR

Leeds Road

WF127RT

Smallwood Road

WF127EA

Coniston Road

WF127DU

Lumley Road

WF127BS

Caulms Wood Road

WF127HB

Malin Road

WF127JT

Bywell Road

WF171DL

Batley East

WF127RR

Smallwood Road

WF171DF

Batley East

WF127LX

Bendigo Road

WF127HS

Grange Road

WF157XA

Grange Valley Road

WF176FQ

Blossom Walk

WF127FG

Boundary Court

WF127RU

Smallwood Road

WF176DR

High Street

WF131RX

Crackenedge Lane

WF127ET

Alderney Road

WF157WW

Grange Valley Road

WF127QD

Leeds Road

WF131RH

Ward Street

WF176DP

High Street

WF127LJ

Bywell Road

WF127QQ

Marlo Road

WF127SA

Hillesley Road

WF127LZ

Bendigo Road

WF127DR

Leeds Road

WF127NR

Mardale Road

WF176DG

Croftlands

WF127DZ

Bennett Lane

WF127QP

Leeds Road

WF176DB

Bennett Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.