Postcode WF12 8HL 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 1.0 miles away. There are 8 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 35.7% 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 of residents in Earlsheaton & Chickenley is £34,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from WF12 8HL.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley near WF12 8HL 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8HL postcode area, located within Earlsheaton & Chickenley, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 8HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Kirklees, WF12 7AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Duncan Stores | 65-67 Princess Lane, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8HE | Walking directions to Duncan Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Sunny's Food & Booze | Greenwood Avenue, Kirklees, WF12 8LW | Walking directions to Sunny's Food & Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Patbro | Greenwood Avenue, Kirklees, WF12 8LW | Walking directions to Patbro |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.