Postcode WF12 9AW is located in a major urban area, within the Dewsbury South ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees is £43,889 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Saville Road Park.
Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,720 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees is £43,889 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF12 9AW.
Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees near WF12 9AW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Dewsbury | N/A | Walking directions to Dewsbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saville Road Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saville Road Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Dewsbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £790,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £147,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury South
In the WF12 9AW postcode area, located within Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 9AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mullaco | 54 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9LX | Walking directions to Mullaco |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Railway Street, Dewsbury, WF12 8EQ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Aldams Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8AR | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.