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WF12 0NE

Howroyd Lane

Dewsbury South

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Detailed insights for WF12 0NE

Overview

Postcode WF12 0NE is located in a rural village, within the Dewsbury South ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Thornhill area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornhill is £45,807 per year. The nearest station is Mirfield, about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Thornhill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,031 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Thornhill has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Thornhill is £45,807 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF12 0NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Thornhill near WF12 0NE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mirfield located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
447
Population density
84.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.14(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.16(-57%)
Vehicle crime
6.16(+9%)
Public order
4.4(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.64(-69%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
422
94.41%
Indian
10
2.24%
Other White
6
1.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.89%
Other Asian
2
0.45%
Total population: 447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
29.72%
Level 3 (A level)
67
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
16.37%
No qualifications
57
14.36%
Apprenticeship
44
11.08%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
89
45.64%
Owns with a mortgage
68
34.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
9.23%
Social rents from council
14
7.18%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.56%
Total households: 195

Property prices in Dewsbury South

Median price£188,000
Price per sq ft£210
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £269K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 (about £210 per square foot) in Dewsbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dewsbury South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£335,500£262
Semi-Detached44£171,500£201
Terraced31£158,000£201
Flats2£142,500£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dewsbury South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£69,500£122,750£109,000
2017£266,000£84,000£113,000£95,000
2018£242,500£125,500£95,000
2019£267,000£94,500£110,000£100,000
2020£253,750£74,250£123,500£102,000
2021£300,000£152,500£132,000£118,140
2022£340,000£85,000£150,000£130,000
2023£307,750£71,000£150,000£135,000
2024£310,000£180,000£171,750£145,000
2025£360,000£93,500£166,500£155,000
2026£312,000£162,500£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewsbury South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166£114£129£122
2017£178£131£127£113
2018£187£141£113
2019£186£75£137£122
2020£199£113£136£129
2021£209£237£153£127
2022£232£126£180£148
2023£229£142£158£161
2024£246£188£195£157
2025£236£153£195£182
2026£269£202£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewsbury South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dewsbury South in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the WF12 0NE postcode area, located within Thornhill, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF12 0NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryGrange Moor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF12 0NE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hanifa Darwan

Dewsbury South - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Iqbal Mohamed

Dewsbury and Batley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyDewsbury and BatleyE14001196
WardDewsbury SouthE05001399
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ThornhillE02002298
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 028AE01011252
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF12 0NE

Is WF12 0NE (Thornhill) safe?

The area around WF12 0NE records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WF12 0NE?

The median sale price around WF12 0NE in Thornhill is £188,000 (about £210 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF12 0NE?

There is 1 school close to WF12 0NE, including Grange Moor Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF12 0NE?

WF12 0NE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,031 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF12 0NE (Thornhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dewsbury and Batley covering WF12 0NE is Iqbal Mohamed (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hanifa Darwan (Independent).