WF12 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edge Top Road, 0.1km from Overthorpe in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury South ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF12 0BQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £161k, 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00056702 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDGE TOP ROAD, WF12 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGE TOP ROAD, WF12 0BQ.
288
40
£ 34,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF12 0BQ 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WF12 0BQ's 53% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF12 0BQ. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
Detached
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF12 0BQ is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Edge Top Working Mens Club0.9 km
- The Scarborough0.6 km
- The Flatt Top0.9 km
- Thornhill Trojans ARLFC0.2 km
- Black Horse Hotel0.3 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- One Stop0.0 km
- The Co Operative Food0.5 km
- Go Local0.0 km
- Thornhill News0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Community Cafe0.0 km
- Corner Cafe0.5 km
- La Dolce Vita1.0 km
- Horizon Care0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Biggie Fast Food0.4 km
- Mavas Fast Food0.9 km
- Scarborough Fisheries0.6 km
- Snack City0.0 km
- Lucky Star0.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ravensthorpe2.0 km
- Dewsbury3.2 km
- Mirfield4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Edge Top Rd Cross Road0.0 km
- Edge Top Rd Cross Road0.1 km
- Black Horse Inn0.2 km
- Black Horse Inn0.2 km
- Chapel Lane Overthorpe Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF120BQ · Data under Open Government Licence