Postcode WF12 8LQ 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.7 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 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,769 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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 8LQ.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley near WF12 8LQ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8LQ postcode area, located within Earlsheaton & Chickenley, there are 6 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.