Postcode WF12 9HU 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Ravensthorpe located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,220 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.9% 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 of residents in Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees is £32,700 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 286 ft away from WF12 9HU.
Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees near WF12 9HU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Dewsbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £939,250.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £145,000 |
10 years price trend in Dewsbury South
In the WF12 9HU postcode area, located within Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.