Postcode WF12 8NJ 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 76.4 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 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Hazel Crescent Park.
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 76.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.2% 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 per household in Earlsheaton & Chickenley is £43,111 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF12 8NJ.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley near WF12 8NJ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hazel Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Hazel Crescent Park |
Based on 253 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 in Dewsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 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 | 54 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 117 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £145,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury East
In the WF12 8NJ postcode area, located within Earlsheaton & Chickenley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 8NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Duncan Stores | 65-67 Princess Lane, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8HE | Walking directions to Duncan Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Sunny's Food & Booze | Greenwood Avenue, Kirklees, WF12 8LW | Walking directions to Sunny's Food & Booze |
| 0.4 mi | Patbro | Greenwood Avenue, Kirklees, WF12 8LW | Walking directions to Patbro |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.