Postcode WF12 8AT 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 Dewsbury Central & Westborough area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 601.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dewsbury Central & Westborough is £32,000 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Dewsbury Central & Westborough has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,438 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Dewsbury Central & Westborough has a very high crime rate, with approximately 601.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Dewsbury Central & Westborough is £32,000 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from WF12 8AT.
Dewsbury Central & Westborough near WF12 8AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
Based on 274 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 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 | 52 | £301,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 130 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury East
In the WF12 8AT postcode area, located within Dewsbury Central & Westborough, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 8AT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | ALDI | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.1 mi | Crackenedge Convenience Store | 8 Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 1QD | Walking directions to Crackenedge Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Kurdinoz Mini Market | Kirklees, WF13 1AB | Walking directions to Kurdinoz Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | quality save | Corporation Street, Kirklees, WF13 1QL | Walking directions to quality save |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.