Postcode WF12 7BH 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.8 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,937 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from WF12 7BH.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley near WF12 7BH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
Based on 265 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 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 | 56 | £297,248 |
| Flats | 13 | £82,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 123 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 73 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury East
In the WF12 7BH postcode area, located within Earlsheaton & Chickenley, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 7BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Crackenedge Convenience Store | 8 Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 1QD | Walking directions to Crackenedge Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Kurdinoz Mini Market | Kirklees, WF13 1AB | Walking directions to Kurdinoz Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | quality save | Corporation Street, Kirklees, WF13 1QL | Walking directions to quality save |
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.