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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

WF179XG

Grange Valley Road

WF127EH

Guernsey Road

WF127RY

Smallwood Gardens

WF127RW

Smallwood Road

WF127HG

High Street

WF127SB

Chidswell Lane

WF176LL

Grange Road

WF176ED

Nursery Wood Road

WF176DX

High Street

WF127QJ

Leeds Road

WF127SR

Windsor Close

WF176DW

High Street

WF127RZ

Hillesley Road

WF176DQ

Trenton Road

WF127HD

Rathlin Road

WF176FY

High Farm Court

WF127EX

Glenlow Road

WF127DY

Bennett Lane

WF127TH

Flagship Square

WF127DT

White Cross Road

WF127TL

Flagship Square

WF127NT

Lowdale

WF127RE

Windsor Road

WF127RQ

Owl Lane

WF176LP

Grange Road

WF127RN

Smallwood Road

WF127SX

Rosewood Drive

WF127RP

Manor Gardens

WF127LY

Hayson Close

WF127ST

Manor Park

WF176AG

Kirkgate

WF171DR

Batley East

WF127FD

Brambling Avenue

WF171AY

Grange Valley Road

WF127QL

Leeds Road

WF127SU

Windsor Court

WF176LH

Grange Road

WF127PL

Ullswater Avenue

WF157WT

Challenge Way

WF131RU

Caulms Wood Road

WF160XQ

Grange Valley Road

WF176DY

High Street

WF127NL

Borrowdale Road

WF176FW

Maple Garth

WF127PJ

Ullswater Avenue

WF127EJ

Glenlow Road

WF127QE

Leeds Road

WF127PU

Grasmere Road

WF127SJ

Chidswell Lane

WF127SL

Fieldhead Gardens

WF176DS

Mill Forest Way

WF127EN

Glenlow Road

WF127PG

Grasmere Road

WF127DX

Bennett Lane

WF127QH

Leeds Road

WF176GG

Grange Valley Road

WF127FB

Skylark Drive

WF127SG

Chidswell Gardens

WF127SS

Windsor View

WF160EP

Grange Valley Road

WF127DS

Bennett Lane

WF127EG

Derwent Road

WF176FR

Batley East

WF127HE

High Street

WF176DH

Croftlands

WF127HF

High Street

WF127RX

Smallwood Gardens

WF176RE

Heath Grove

WF127QN

Leeds Road

WF127PA

Borrowdale Road

WF127JY

Mendip Road

WF176DA

Kirkgate

WF127NX

Torridon Road

WF127LR

Rumble Road

WF176DD

Kirkgate

WF176FB

Grange Valley Road

WF176WH

Grange Valley Road

WF127SD

Chidswell Lane

WF127SF

Chidswell Lane

WF127RS

Smallwood Road

WF176DN

Newgate Street

WF127EP

Croftlands

WF127EY

Rathlin Road

WF127HP

Leeds Road

WF176WL

Grange Valley Road

WF127RL

Owl Lane

WF127SQ

Willerton Close

WF127ES

Alderney Road

WF127NP

Patterdale Road

WF127SY

Hawthorn Court

WF127FF

Goshawk Court

WF127SP

Windsor Gardens

WF127EW

Glenlow Road

WF127HQ

Leeds Road

WF127PT

Eskdale Close

WF127SH

Willerton Close

WF176EJ

Bromley Road

WF127PF

Borrowdale Road

WF171FN

Grange Valley Road

Data Sources

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