WF12 7PB is a safe, established residential area on Matterdale Close, 0.5km from Hanging Heaton in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% 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 £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF12 7PB are sourced from Output Area E00055561 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MATTERDALE CLOSE, WF12 7PB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MATTERDALE CLOSE, WF12 7PB.
269
40
£ 36,200 /yr
49%
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
WF12 7PB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF12 7PB. The average age is 40.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 258,333
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 174,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF12 7PB 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
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Mill Lane Primary School
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Manor Croft Academy
Warwick Road Primary School
Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Frosted0.8 km
- Puma1.0 km
- HSL0.7 km
- Armaan's Restaurant0.8 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crown Hotel0.7 km
- Crackenedge Hotel0.9 km
- Hanging Heaton Cricket Club0.3 km
- The Fox and Hounds0.3 km
- Plastic Ivy, Amber Court0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Carol's Kitchen0.9 km
- Bar B Q Base0.9 km
- Basebox0.8 km
- Shakas (Portacabin)0.8 km
- Viaduct Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- MRH Midway Service Station0.8 km
- Kola Brothers Grocers0.8 km
- Dewsbury Arts Group1.0 km
- Kevins Butchers0.4 km
- Master Bros0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley0.9 km
- Dewsbury1.4 km
- Ravensthorpe3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bennett Lane Langdale Rd0.2 km
- Bennett Lane Langdale Rd0.3 km
- Bennett Lane0.3 km
- Fox & Hounds PH0.3 km
- Fox & Hounds PH0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF127PB · Data under Open Government Licence