Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE COMBS, WF12 0LG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE COMBS, WF12 0LG.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WF12 0LG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £87k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WF12 0LG is a sought-after residential area on The Combs, 0.3km from Combs in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury South ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £87k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF12 0LG are sourced from Output Area E00056746 (shared with 9 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 0LG. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 91,000

7 sales · Mean £ 86,805

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

WF12 0LG has low crime rates — 16 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Junior and Infant School

Good359 pupils0.6 km
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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy

Requires Improvement881 pupils0.8 km
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Overthorpe CofE Academy

Good289 pupils1.1 km
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Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good268 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Co Operative Food0.6 km
  • Partridge Newsagents0.7 km
  • Thornhill News0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Savile Arms0.2 km
  • The Scarborough0.6 km
  • Thornhill Cricket And Bowling Club0.2 km
  • The Flatt Top0.9 km
  • Thornhill Trojans ARLFC0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Kings Pizza And Balti House0.7 km
  • Scarborough Fisheries0.6 km
  • Pizza Beach Ltd0.8 km
  • Pizza St Pietro0.7 km
  • Thornhill Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Corner Cafe0.6 km
  • La Dolce Vita0.2 km
  • Horizon Care0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe2.6 km
  • Dewsbury3.0 km
  • Batley4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Lane Combs Rd0.1 km
  • Church Lane Combs Rd0.1 km
  • The Common The Combs0.3 km
  • The Common The Combs0.3 km
  • Church Lane Frank Ln0.3 km