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WF12 7QD

Leeds Road

Dewsbury East

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Detailed insights for WF12 7QD

Overview

Postcode WF12 7QD 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £48,244 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,012 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.4%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £48,244 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from WF12 7QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton near WF12 7QD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF12 7QD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Dewsbury

N/A

Walking directions to Dewsbury
0.9 mi

Batley

N/A

Walking directions to Batley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
6,748.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.8(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.36(-28%)
Shoplifting
7.4(-16%)
Vehicle crime
7.4(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.66(-23%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
183
74.09%
Indian
32
12.96%
Pakistani
21
8.5%
Other White
5
2.02%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.81%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
23.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
23.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
17.39%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
43.12%
Owns with a mortgage
38
34.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.6%
Social rents from council
4
3.67%
Other social rented
3
2.75%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Dewsbury East

Median price£188,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)197
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £240K

Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dewsbury East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£285,000£274
Semi-Detached91£205,000£221
Terraced65£150,000£179
Flats10£75,000£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dewsbury East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£82,500£207,500£145,000
2026£285,000£67,500£205,000£156,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dewsbury East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewsbury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£150£222£180
2026£262£112£221£191
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dewsbury East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dewsbury East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF12 7QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF12 7QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025364, Leeds Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7QDTerracedFreehold£92,500
22 Sept 2025332, Leeds Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7QDTerracedLeasehold£170,000
30 May 202511, White Cross Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7DTDetachedFreehold£290,000
04 Aug 202524, Bywell Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
02 May 202532, Bywell Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the WF12 7QD postcode area, located within Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF12 7QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryManor Croft AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF12 7QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF12 7QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express303 Leeds Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7DRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCo-op Food396 Leeds Road, Hanging Heaton, Dewsbury, WF12 7QEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miTesco ExpressKirklees, WF12 7ADWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF12 7QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eric Firth

Dewsbury East - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Iqbal Mohamed

Dewsbury and Batley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyDewsbury and BatleyE14001196
WardDewsbury EastE05001398
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shaw Cross & Hanging HeatonE02002284
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 014DE01011127
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF12 7QD

Is WF12 7QD (Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton) safe?

The area around WF12 7QD records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WF12 7QD?

The median sale price around WF12 7QD in Dewsbury East is £188,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF12 7QD?

There are 12 schools close to WF12 7QD, including Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (Good), Manor Croft Academy (Good) and Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF12 7QD?

The closest station to WF12 7QD is Dewsbury, about 1,405 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF12 7QD?

WF12 7QD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,012 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF12 7QD (Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dewsbury and Batley covering WF12 7QD 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).