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.
THE COMBS, WF12 0LG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE COMBS, WF12 0LG.
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47
£ 34,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Overthorpe CofE Academy
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Co Operative Food0.6 km
- Partridge Newsagents0.7 km
- Thornhill News0.6 km
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket0.9 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: WF120LG · Data under Open Government Licence