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.
WALKER STREET, WF12 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALKER STREET, WF12 0AS.
296
37
£ 32,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Ravenshall School
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WF120AS · Data under Open Government Licence