Postcode WF12 7LH 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 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £36,200 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,502 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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 of residents in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £36,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF12 7LH.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton near WF12 7LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 262 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £475,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £301,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £78,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 123 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 73 | £145,000 |
10 years price trend in Dewsbury East
In the WF12 7LH postcode area, located within Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.