Postcode WF12 8HY 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 very high crime levels, with around 153.5 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 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.2% 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 8HY.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley near WF12 8HY 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 1.1 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 8HY postcode area, located within Earlsheaton & Chickenley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 8HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sunny's Food & Booze | Greenwood Avenue, Kirklees, WF12 8LW | Walking directions to Sunny's Food & Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Patbro | Greenwood Avenue, Kirklees, WF12 8LW | Walking directions to Patbro |
| 0.3 mi | Duncan Stores | 65-67 Princess Lane, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8HE | Walking directions to Duncan Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Kirklees, WF12 7AD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.