Postcode WF12 7SY 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 1.2 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 6.7% 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 7SY.
Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton near WF12 7SY 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 1.2 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 7SY postcode area, located within Shaw Cross & Hanging Heaton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.