Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WALKER STREET, WF12 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALKER STREET, WF12 0AS.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF12 0AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WF12 0AS has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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WF12 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walker Street, 0.4km from Slaithwaite in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury South ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF12 0AS is 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 — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00056741 (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 0AS. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.4%
Asian / British Asian64.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 71,100

1 sales · Mean £ 71,100

Terraced

£ 61,498

8 sales · Mean £ 62,437

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

WF12 0AS 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson11
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good268 pupils0.5 km
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Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good577 pupils0.9 km
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Overthorpe CofE Academy

Good289 pupils0.9 km
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Pentland Infant and Nursery School

Good165 pupils1.1 km
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Thornhill Junior and Infant School

Good359 pupils1.2 km
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Ravenshall School

Outstanding201 pupils1.3 km
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Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good96 pupils1.4 km
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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy

Requires Improvement881 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Go Local0.9 km
  • H And N News1.0 km
  • Karolia Convenience Store/Post Offic0.6 km
  • Blitz Mobile0.3 km
  • Johnsons Toffees - 16ft0.9 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Morton House Club And Institute0.7 km
  • Thornhill Trojans ARLFC0.9 km
  • Overthorpe Sports Club0.8 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.7 km
  • The Scarborough0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Corner Cafe0.7 km
  • La Dolce Vita0.8 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.7 km
  • Horizon Care0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Arnies Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Mavas Fast Food0.5 km
  • Scarborough Fisheries0.9 km
  • Snack City0.9 km
  • Chachas Curries0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe1.7 km
  • Dewsbury2.3 km
  • Batley4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ingham Road Pioneer St0.1 km
  • Ingham Rd Slaithwaite Road0.1 km
  • Lees Hall Rd Ingham Road0.2 km
  • Lees Hall Rd Ingham Road0.2 km
  • Slathwaite Road Sefton Rise0.2 km