Postcode WF12 9JH 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 very low crime levels, with around 15.2 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 Dewsbury located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,433 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF12 9JH.
Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees near WF12 9JH 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 109 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 | 36 | £321,250 |
| Flats | 2 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £147,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dewsbury South
In the WF12 9JH postcode area, located within Dewsbury Savile Town & Thornhill Lees, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 9JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mullaco | Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 0AA | Walking directions to Mullaco |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Cardwell Terrace, Kirklees, WF12 9NP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 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.