Postcode WF12 7AT 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 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Earlsheaton & Chickenley is £43,111 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 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 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Earlsheaton & Chickenley is £43,111 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from WF12 7AT.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley near WF12 7AT 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
Based on 253 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 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 | 54 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 117 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury East
In the WF12 7AT postcode area, located within Earlsheaton & Chickenley, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 7AT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 396 Leeds Road, Hanging Heaton, Dewsbury, WF12 7QE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Kirklees, WF12 7AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Crackenedge Convenience Store | 8 Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 1QD | Walking directions to Crackenedge Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ | Walking directions to ALDI |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.