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.
BD12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BD12 postcode area.
16,796
40
£ 36,540 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Worthinghead Primary School
Low Moor CofE Primary School
Hill Top CofE Primary School
Shirley Manor Primary School
Appleton Academy
Woodlands Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Namo Mini Market
- Costcutter
- Delph Hill Convenience Store - Premier Express
- Esso Rontec Shop n Drive
- Family Shopper
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Guide Post Hotel
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Black Horse Inn (Bar Only)
- Brown Cow Inn
- Chapel House
- Crown Hotel
- George Hotel
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Pop-in Cafe & Deli
- Cafe Route 609
- Fratelli Italian Restaurant
- Hidden House Coffee
- Kelly's Cafe
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda
- B&M Express
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Raja's Spice Grill
- Singing Fryer
- Spice Hut
- Spice Ranch
- Tabriz Persian Cuisine
- + 21 more
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Area Profile: BD12 · Data under Open Government Licence