Postcode WF12 9RA 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 Ravensthorpe area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ravensthorpe is £42,700 per year. The nearest station is Ravensthorpe located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ravensthorpe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Ravensthorpe has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ravensthorpe is £42,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF12 9RA.
Ravensthorpe near WF12 9RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ravensthorpe located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Ravensthorpe | N/A | Walking directions to Ravensthorpe |
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 9RA postcode area, located within Ravensthorpe, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.