Postcode WF12 8EB 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 611.8 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 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 611.8 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from WF12 8EB.
Dewsbury Central & Westborough near WF12 8EB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 8EB postcode area, located within Dewsbury Central & Westborough, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.