Postcode WF12 7AS is located in a major urban area, within the Dewsbury East ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Earlsheaton & Chickenley area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Earlsheaton & Chickenley is £34,200 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,591 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Earlsheaton & Chickenley is £34,200 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from WF12 7AS.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley near WF12 7AS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
Based on 274 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £301,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 130 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury East
In the WF12 7AS postcode area, located within Earlsheaton & Chickenley, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 7AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Kirklees, WF12 7AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Crackenedge Convenience Store | 8 Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 1QD | Walking directions to Crackenedge Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.