Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

FOXROYD LANE ESTATE, WF12 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXROYD LANE ESTATE, WF12 0BB.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WF12 0BB has a significant social housing presence — 43% 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. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.

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

WF12 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Foxroyd Lane Estate, 0.3km from Fox Royd in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury South ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF12 0BB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.0% 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00056709 (shared with 2 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 0BB. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 140,500

12 sales · Mean £ 135,583

Flat

£ 49,995

1 sales · Mean £ 49,995

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

WF12 0BB has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order10
Burglary5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Overthorpe CofE Academy

Good289 pupils0.4 km
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Thornhill Junior and Infant School

Good359 pupils1.1 km
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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy

Requires Improvement881 pupils1.4 km
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Ravenshall School

Outstanding201 pupils1.4 km
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Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good268 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Edge Top Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • Thornhill Trojans ARLFC0.6 km
  • The Scarborough1.0 km
  • Black Horse Hotel0.1 km
  • Overthorpe Sports Club0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Pizza St Pietro0.9 km
  • Thornhill Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Biggie Fast Food0.7 km
  • Mavas Fast Food1.0 km
  • Scarborough Fisheries1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Go Local0.4 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • The Co Operative Food0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Community Cafe0.4 km
  • Corner Cafe0.9 km
  • Horizon Care0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe1.8 km
  • Dewsbury3.3 km
  • Mirfield3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitley Rd Foxroyd Lane0.1 km
  • Whitley Rd Foxroyd Lane0.1 km
  • Edge Top WMC0.1 km
  • Edge Top WMC0.1 km
  • Black Horse Inn0.2 km