WF12 7NJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ennerdale Crescent, 0.6km from Crackenedge in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Batley East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 99% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF12 7NJ are sourced from Output Area E00055518 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ENNERDALE CRESCENT, WF12 7NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ENNERDALE CRESCENT, WF12 7NJ.
250
51
£ 32,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF12 7NJ — age 51, 99% ownership, 0% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £190k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF12 7NJ. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
5 sales · Mean £ 176,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF12 7NJ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mill Lane Primary School
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Manor Croft Academy
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Warwick Road Primary School
Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Carlton Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Hanging Heaton Golf Club0.4 km
- Crown Hotel0.6 km
- Plastic Ivy, Amber Court0.8 km
- Dewsbury Socialist Club0.9 km
- Hanging Heaton Working Mens Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Hemingways Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Carol's Kitchen0.8 km
- Dewsbury Fisheries0.9 km
- Shakas (Portacabin)0.8 km
- Viaduct Cafe1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Frosted0.7 km
- Chum Chee's1.0 km
- The Shake Town Express Unit 100.8 km
- Fortune Cookie (Yorkshire) Ltd0.9 km
- Grilled And Filtered0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Mr Baig1.0 km
- MRH Midway Service Station0.7 km
- Lana Continental Diner1.0 km
- Kola Brothers Grocers0.8 km
- Brimelows herbal1.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley1.0 km
- Dewsbury1.3 km
- Ravensthorpe3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bennett Lane0.3 km
- Bennett Lane Langdale Rd0.4 km
- Bennett Lane Langdale Rd0.4 km
- Leeds Rd Bywell Road0.4 km
- Fox & Hounds PH0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF127NJ · Data under Open Government Licence