Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF12 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF12 0AF.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF12 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

WF12 0AF is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

WF12 0AF is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Combs in Kirklees. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury South ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

For families considering a move, WF12 0AF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WF12 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00056744 (shared with 7 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 0AF. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.3%
Asian / British Asian24.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

WF12 0AF has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Shoplifting11
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Junior and Infant School

Good359 pupils0.6 km
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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy

Requires Improvement881 pupils0.9 km
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Overthorpe CofE Academy

Good289 pupils1.0 km
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Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good268 pupils1.3 km
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Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good577 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Blitz Mobile1.0 km
  • Partridge Newsagents0.9 km
  • The Co Operative Food0.5 km
  • Thornhill News0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Fresh And Fruity1.0 km
  • Kings Pizza And Balti House0.9 km
  • Pizza Beach Ltd0.8 km
  • Pizza Cottage1.0 km
  • Pizza St Pietro0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Horizon Care0.7 km
  • Dine Contract Catering1.0 km
  • Corner Cafe0.5 km
  • La Dolce Vita0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Thornhill Edge Working Mens Club1.0 km
  • Savile Arms0.4 km
  • The Scarborough0.5 km
  • Thornhill Cricket And Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Flatt Top1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe2.5 km
  • Dewsbury2.9 km
  • Batley4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Common The Combs0.1 km
  • The Common The Combs0.1 km
  • Church Lane Combs Rd0.2 km
  • Church Lane Combs Rd0.2 km
  • The Common Overthorpe Road0.4 km