Postcode WF12 8QG 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 181.8 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 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Hazel Crescent Park.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.9% 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 321 ft away from WF12 8QG.
Earlsheaton & Chickenley near WF12 8QG 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hazel Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Hazel Crescent Park |
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 8QG postcode area, located within Earlsheaton & Chickenley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 8QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Winewise Convenience Store | Co-Operative Street, Kirklees, WF12 8QA | Walking directions to Winewise Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Duncan Stores | 65-67 Princess Lane, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8HE | Walking directions to Duncan Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.