WF12 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ingham Road, 0.5km from Lees, Thornhill in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury South ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF12 0AZ 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. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £94k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.7% year-on-year. 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 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00056741 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INGHAM ROAD, WF12 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INGHAM ROAD, WF12 0AZ.
296
37
£ 32,700 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF12 0AZ 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
With 41% social renting, WF12 0AZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 5.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF12 0AZ. 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
Terraced
£ 91,500
3 sales · Mean £ 79,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF12 0AZ has low crime rates — 32 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
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
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
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Bommers Baps0.8 km
- Horizon Care0.7 km
- Thornhill Lees Community Cafe0.5 km
- Community Cafe0.9 km
- Corner Cafe0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Lucky Star0.9 km
- Pizza Cottage0.4 km
- Vento Pizza0.7 km
- Chachas Curries0.6 km
- Drip Burger0.6 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Johnsons Toffees - 6m1.0 km
- Karolia Convenience Store/Post Offic0.6 km
- Blitz Mobile0.4 km
- Johnsons Toffees - 16ft1.0 km
- Johnsons Toffees 20ft1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Overthorpe Sports Club0.7 km
- Masonic Lodge0.8 km
- Morton House Club And Institute0.6 km
- Thornhill Trojans ARLFC0.8 km
- The Scarborough0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ravensthorpe1.6 km
- Dewsbury2.4 km
- Mirfield4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lees Hall Rd Ingham Road0.1 km
- Lees Hall Rd Ingham Road0.1 km
- Ingham Road Pioneer St0.2 km
- Ingham Rd Slaithwaite Road0.2 km
- Thornhill Lees Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF120AZ · Data under Open Government Licence