Postcode WF12 9BX is located in a major urban area, within the Dewsbury West ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown is £32,000 per year. The nearest station is Ravensthorpe located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Saville Road Park.
Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,865 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown is £32,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF12 9BX.
Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown near WF12 9BX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ravensthorpe located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Ravensthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Ravensthorpe |
| 0.9 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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £146,250 in Dewsbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £523,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £39,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £168,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury West
In the WF12 9BX postcode area, located within Dewsbury Moor Lower & Westtown, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 9BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Cardwell Terrace, Kirklees, WF12 9NP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Mullaco | 54 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9LX | Walking directions to Mullaco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.