Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

PARKER ROAD, WF12 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKER ROAD, WF12 0AR.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF12 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines WF12 0AR — 86% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

WF12 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parker Road, 0.3km from Slaithwaite in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury South ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF12 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00056734 (shared with 5 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 0AR. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British9.1%
Asian / British Asian85.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

2 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

WF12 0AR has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences97
Anti-social behaviour31
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson13
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good268 pupils0.3 km
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Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good577 pupils0.7 km
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Pentland Infant and Nursery School

Good165 pupils0.9 km
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Overthorpe CofE Academy

Good289 pupils1.1 km
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Ravenshall School

Outstanding201 pupils1.2 km
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Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good96 pupils1.3 km
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Thornhill Junior and Infant School

Good359 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bommers Baps0.8 km
  • Horizon Care0.9 km
  • Thornhill Lees Community Cafe0.4 km
  • Corner Cafe0.9 km
  • La Dolce Vita0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Pizza Cottage0.2 km
  • Vento Pizza0.5 km
  • Chachas Curries0.5 km
  • Drip Burger0.5 km
  • Fresh And Fruity0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Johnsons Toffees - 6m0.8 km
  • Karolia Convenience Store/Post Offic0.5 km
  • Blitz Mobile0.2 km
  • Johnsons Toffees - 16ft0.8 km
  • Johnsons Toffees 20ft0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Overthorpe Sports Club0.9 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.6 km
  • Morton House Club And Institute0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe1.6 km
  • Dewsbury2.2 km
  • Batley4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Ingham Rd Slaithwaite Road0.1 km
  • Ingham Road Pioneer St0.1 km
  • Lees Hall Rd Ingham Road0.3 km
  • Lees Hall Rd Ingham Road0.3 km
  • Headfield Road Headfield View0.3 km