Postcode WF12 7PZ is located in a major urban area, within the Dewsbury East area of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Earlsheaton & Chickenley area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Earlsheaton & Chickenley is £43,111 per year. The median sale price in Dewsbury East is £190,000 (around £212 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £244,250. The nearest station is Batley, about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,174 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF12 7PZ.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley near WF12 7PZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Batley located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 224 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £212 per square foot) in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £291,250 | £274 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £203,750 | £224 |
| Terraced | 73 | £155,000 | £189 |
| Flats | 13 | £80,000 | £125 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £229,995 | £65,000 | £140,000 | £84,950 |
| 2017 | £247,995 | £70,000 | £143,000 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £252,495 | £64,750 | £135,000 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £59,500 | £149,000 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | £254,975 | £54,250 | £160,000 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £252,475 | £65,500 | £167,500 | £121,000 |
| 2022 | £279,950 | £68,000 | £185,500 | £140,000 |
| 2023 | £295,000 | £66,250 | £193,756 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £63,975 | £197,500 | £142,000 |
| 2025 | £314,998 | £82,750 | £207,500 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £292,500 | £81,500 | £210,000 | £157,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210 | £144 | £147 | £113 |
| 2017 | £211 | £123 | £158 | £134 |
| 2018 | £215 | £98 | £155 | £129 |
| 2019 | £210 | £95 | £167 | £133 |
| 2020 | £217 | £106 | £175 | £138 |
| 2021 | £242 | £107 | £181 | £157 |
| 2022 | £265 | £127 | £203 | £169 |
| 2023 | £258 | £107 | £218 | £205 |
| 2024 | £297 | £146 | £232 | £177 |
| 2025 | £297 | £161 | £223 | £180 |
| 2026 | £265 | £126 | £222 | £206 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF12 7PZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | 54, Amberwood Chase, Dewsbury, WF12 7PZ | Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 14, Amberwood Chase, Dewsbury, WF12 7PZ | Detached | Freehold | £322,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 11, Cedar Court, Dewsbury, WF12 7QA | Terraced | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 55, Amberwood Chase, Dewsbury, WF12 7NZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £363,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 55, Amberwood Chase, Dewsbury, WF12 7NZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £363,500 |
In the WF12 7PZ postcode area, located within Earlsheaton & Chickenley, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2018. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Manor Croft Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF12 7PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 396 Leeds Road, Hanging Heaton, Dewsbury, WF12 7QE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Duncan Stores | 65-67 Princess Lane, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8HE | Walking directions to Duncan Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Kirklees, WF12 7AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7DR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF12 7PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eric Firth
Dewsbury East - Elected 2 May 2024
Iqbal Mohamed
Dewsbury and Batley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF12 7PZ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WF12 7PZ in Dewsbury East is £190,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 224 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WF12 7PZ, including Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (Good), Manor Croft Academy (Good) and Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WF12 7PZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dewsbury and Batley covering WF12 7PZ is Iqbal Mohamed (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eric Firth (Labour and Co-operative Party).