Postcode WF12 8BT 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.7 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,937 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 43.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF12 8BT.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley near WF12 8BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 248 recent sales, the median property price is £198,750 in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £106,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 118 | £198,750 |
| Terraced | 66 | £148,250 |
10 years price trend in Dewsbury East
In the WF12 8BT postcode area, located within Earlsheaton & Chickenley, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.