Postcode WF12 0YJ is located in a major urban area, within the Dewsbury South ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees is £43,889 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Saville Road Park.
Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,720 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees is £43,889 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from WF12 0YJ.
Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees near WF12 0YJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saville Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saville Road Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Dewsbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £160,000 |
| Detached | 28 | £357,875 |
| Flats | 3 | £67,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £149,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury South
In the WF12 0YJ postcode area, located within Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 0YJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Mill Street West, Dewsbury, WF12 9AE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Aldams Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8AR | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Fulton's Foods (CLOSED) | South Street, Kirklees, WF13 1JS | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods (CLOSED) |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Kirklees, WF13 1BN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 30 Church Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF12 0YJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hanifa Darwan
Dewsbury South - Elected 2 May 2024
Iqbal Mohamed
Dewsbury and Batley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.