Postcode WF12 7RX 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 190.6 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 Batley located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,368 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 190.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.4% 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 per household in Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton is £48,244 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF12 7RX.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton near WF12 7RX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Batley located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 253 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 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 | 54 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 117 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury East
In the WF12 7RX postcode area, located within Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 7RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chidswell Service Station | Chidswell Lane, Kirklees, WF12 7SQ | Walking directions to Chidswell Service Station |
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.