WF12 is a postcode district in Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 802 active and 227 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WF12 (22%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (8%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes WF12 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WF12 are around £246k, up 11.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WF12 at 324 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, WF12 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WF12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WF12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF12 postcode area.
35,591
37
£ 34,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WF12's 65% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £246k. Property prices are trending up 11.2% 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
Earlsheaton Infant School
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Ravenshall School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Heath Cottage Hotel
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Woolpack Country Inn
- Black Horse Hotel
- Crown Hotel
- Dewsbury Rugby League Football Club
- Earlsheaton Central Working Mens Club
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Rustic Ridge Bespoke Sandwich
- Afters Desserts UK Ltd
- Arnies Fish And Chips
- Big Fellas Pizzeria Unit 205
- Biggie Fast Food
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- 0
- Cooplands
- Instore
- Nafees Bakery
- Austins Quality Butchers
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Asda Customer Cafe
- Bake n Butties
- Bee's Cafe
- Bommers Baps
- The Old Stables Cafe
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Dewsbury
- Asda
- Esso
- Farmfoods
- Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket
- + 2 more
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Area Profile: WF12 · Data under Open Government Licence