Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

CASTLE MOUNT, WF12 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE MOUNT, WF12 0DN.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF12 0DN 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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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WF12 0DN has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 5.0% year-on-year.

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

WF12 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Mount, 0.1km from Castle Mount in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury South ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF12 0DN is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 45% 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 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.0% 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 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00056708 (shared with 3 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 0DN. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 147,000

1 sales · Mean £ 147,000

Semi-Detached

£ 92,000

3 sales · Mean £ 100,833

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

Crime around WF12 0DN is moderate at 65 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 offences153
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order21
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Junior and Infant School

Good359 pupils0.3 km
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Overthorpe CofE Academy

Good289 pupils0.5 km
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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy

Requires Improvement881 pupils0.6 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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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Go Local0.5 km
  • Thornhill News0.2 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • The Co Operative Food0.2 km
  • Partridge Newsagents0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Flatt Top0.5 km
  • Thornhill Trojans ARLFC0.3 km
  • Savile Arms0.6 km
  • The Scarborough0.2 km
  • Thornhill Cricket And Bowling Club0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Community Cafe0.5 km
  • Corner Cafe0.3 km
  • La Dolce Vita0.6 km
  • Horizon Care0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Biggie Fast Food0.3 km
  • Scarborough Fisheries0.2 km
  • Snack City0.5 km
  • Lucky Star0.5 km
  • Pizza Beach Ltd0.1 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe2.4 km
  • Dewsbury3.3 km
  • Mirfield4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapel Lane Castle Mount0.1 km
  • Chapel Lane Castle Mount0.1 km
  • The Town Chapel Lane0.2 km
  • Edge Avenue Denby View0.3 km
  • Edge Avenue Denby View0.3 km