Postcode WF12 7BX 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 Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £48,244 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £48,244 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from WF12 7BX.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton near WF12 7BX 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 253 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 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 | 55 | £302,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 114 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury East
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF12 7BX.
In the WF12 7BX postcode area, located within Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 7BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Crackenedge Convenience Store | 8 Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 1QD | Walking directions to Crackenedge Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 396 Leeds Road, Hanging Heaton, Dewsbury, WF12 7QE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Kirklees, WF12 7AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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: 01/02/2026.