Postcode WF12 7TA 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 Earlsheaton & Chickenley area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Earlsheaton & Chickenley is £34,200 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,281 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.4% 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 of residents in Earlsheaton & Chickenley is £34,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from WF12 7TA.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley near WF12 7TA 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 7TA postcode area, located within Earlsheaton & Chickenley, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Crown | Leeds Road, Kirklees, WF12 7BU | |
| 0.4 mi | The Commercial | 135 Town Street, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8JE | |
| 0.5 mi | The Park | Chatsworth Terrace, Kirklees, WF12 8JR |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.