WF12 8LG is a safe, established residential area on Long Lane, 0.9km from Savile Town in Kirklees. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF12 8LG are sourced from Output Area E00056045 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONG LANE, WF12 8LG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG LANE, WF12 8LG.
279
45
£ 34,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF12 8LG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF12 8LG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £120k 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 8LG. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 129,000
2 sales · Mean £ 129,000
Detached
£ 269,999
1 sales · Mean £ 269,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF12 8LG has low crime rates — 42 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
Earlsheaton Infant School
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Primary Academy
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Manor Croft Academy
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Sunnys Food and Booze0.6 km
- Johnsons Toffees - 6m0.8 km
- Johnsons Toffees - 16ft0.8 km
- Johnsons Toffees 20ft0.8 km
- Johnsons Toffees 25ft0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Spangled Bull0.5 km
- Earlsheaton Central Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Earlsheaton Conservative Club0.7 km
- Leggers Inn0.7 km
- Park Hotel0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Le Petit Cafe0.6 km
- The Old Stables Cafe0.7 km
- Smiling Cat Cafe0.8 km
- Dine Contract Catering0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Efc Three In 1 Takeaway0.6 km
- The Parade Fish Bar1.0 km
- Big Fellas Pizzeria Unit 2050.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury1.7 km
- Ravensthorpe2.6 km
- Batley3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF128LG · Data under Open Government Licence