The WF12 8QS postcode is in Kirklees, Kirklees postcode town, within Yorkshire and The Humber, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WF12 8QS area, explore the WF12 8QS Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WF12 |
| Ward | Dewsbury East |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Earlsheaton & Chickenley |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Huddersfield |
| Police Force | West Yorkshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Dewsbury East |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Dewsbury |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 4489 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Renting hard-pressed workers / Challenged white communities / Industrial and Multi-ethnic, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Best - One, Retailers - Other
Address: 175-177 Chickenley Lane, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8QS
Chickenley Food Store, Retailers - Other
Address: 167-169 Chickenley Lane, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8QS
Stew's Brews, Takeaway Shop
Address: 161 Chickenley Lane, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8QS
Premier, Retailers - Other
Address: Sids News, 175-177 Chickenley Lane, Chickenley, WF12 8QS
The nearest places is Chickenley(0.18 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Princess Rd Walnut Lane(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Dewsbury(1.37 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(35.54 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WF12 8QT (0.12 mi) | Details |
| Earlsheaton Infant SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-7 | WF12 8JF (0.42 mi) | Details |
| Gawthorpe Community AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WF5 9QP (0.70 mi) | Details |
| Manor Croft AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | WF12 7DW (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | WF5 9DG (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | WF12 7LX (0.88 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is OSSETT SURGERY(0.84 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| ossett surgeryActivechurch street surgery, ossett health village, ossett, west yorkshire | 01924217667 | WF5 8DF |
| windsor medical centreActivewindsor medical centre, 2 william st, leeds rd, dewsbury, west yorkshire | 01924465699 | WF12 7BD |
The population of WF128QS is 259 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2132), Between 25 to 34 (1485), and Between 45 to 54 (1369).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 238 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 9.
Regarding education, 58 adults have Does not apply, while 35 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (295), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (232).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (135), followed by Christian (105).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (45) followed by Semi-routine occupations (40), and Small employers and own account workers (31).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (549), and 166 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1686) and European Union EU-8 (49).