Area Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

BD12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BD12 postcode area.

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Population

16,796

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,540 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
workEmployment
4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BD12's 67% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £169k. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.

home £169,623 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BD12 is a postcode district in Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 608 active and 133 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BD12 (28%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes BD12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BD12 are around £169k, up 3.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BD12 at 434 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BD12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3373
Criminal damage and arson601
Vehicle crime580
Anti-social behaviour533
Public order515

school Local Schools

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Worthinghead Primary School

Good213 pupils
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Low Moor CofE Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils
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Hill Top CofE Primary School

Good239 pupils
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Shirley Manor Primary School

Good208 pupils
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Appleton Academy

Good1257 pupils
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Woodlands Church of England Primary Academy

Good116 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Namo Mini Market
  • Costcutter
  • Delph Hill Convenience Store - Premier Express
  • Esso Rontec Shop n Drive
  • Family Shopper
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Guide Post Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Black Horse Inn (Bar Only)
  • Brown Cow Inn
  • Chapel House
  • Crown Hotel
  • George Hotel
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Pop-in Cafe & Deli
  • Cafe Route 609
  • Fratelli Italian Restaurant
  • Hidden House Coffee
  • Kelly's Cafe
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda
  • B&M Express
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Raja's Spice Grill
  • Singing Fryer
  • Spice Hut
  • Spice Ranch
  • Tabriz Persian Cuisine
  • + 21 more