Postcode WF12 8EH 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 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Earlsheaton & Chickenley is £43,111 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 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 95.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.7% 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 per household in Earlsheaton & Chickenley is £43,111 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF12 8EH.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley near WF12 8EH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
Based on 260 recent sales, the median property price is £204,000 in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 14 | £81,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 117 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £145,000 |
| Detached | 58 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury East
In the WF12 8EH postcode area, located within Earlsheaton & Chickenley, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 8EH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 30 Church Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Kirklees, WF13 1BN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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.
Elected local representatives for WF12 8EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eric Firth
Dewsbury East - Elected 2 May 2024
Iqbal Mohamed
Dewsbury and Batley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.