Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

HIGH MEADOWS, WF12 0PH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH MEADOWS, WF12 0PH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

366

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF12 0PH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WF12 0PH combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£737k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £737k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF12 0PH is a mixed residential area on High Meadows, 0.5km from Overthorpe in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury South ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

For serious buyers, WF12 0PH is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £737k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF12 0PH are sourced from Output Area E00056710 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF12 0PH. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 495,000

4 sales · Mean £ 601,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WF12 0PH is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences89
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order12
Vehicle crime6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Overthorpe CofE Academy

Good289 pupils0.4 km
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Thornhill Junior and Infant School

Good359 pupils1.0 km
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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy

Requires Improvement881 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Edge Top Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Thornhill Trojans ARLFC0.6 km
  • The Scarborough0.9 km
  • Black Horse Hotel0.2 km
  • Overthorpe Sports Club0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pizza St Pietro0.8 km
  • Thornhill Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Biggie Fast Food0.5 km
  • Scarborough Fisheries0.9 km
  • Snack City0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Go Local0.4 km
  • Thornhill News1.0 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • The Co Operative Food0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Community Cafe0.4 km
  • Corner Cafe1.0 km
  • Horizon Care0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe2.1 km
  • Dewsbury3.6 km
  • Mirfield3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitley Rd Foxroyd Lane0.2 km
  • Whitley Rd Foxroyd Lane0.2 km
  • Black Horse Inn0.2 km
  • Edge Top WMC0.2 km
  • Edge Top WMC0.3 km