Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

JACKSONS LANE, WF12 0LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JACKSONS LANE, WF12 0LS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

366

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 34,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF12 0LS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF12 0LS — age 49, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £379,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF12 0LS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Jacksons Lane, 0.4km from Fox Royd in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury South ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF12, WF12 0LS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £379k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF12 0LS are sourced from Output Area E00056710 (shared with 13 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 0LS. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 495,000

5 sales · Mean £ 381,800

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

WF12 0LS 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 offences5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Overthorpe CofE Academy

Good289 pupils1.0 km
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Ravenshall School

Outstanding201 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Edge Top Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • Black Horse Hotel0.8 km
  • Overthorpe Sports Club0.9 km
  • Shoulder Of Mutton1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe1.6 km
  • Mirfield3.1 km
  • Dewsbury3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitley Rd Jacksons Lane0.1 km
  • Whitley Rd Jacksons Lane0.2 km
  • Whitley Grange0.4 km
  • Whitley Grange0.4 km
  • Whitley Rd Old Chapel0.4 km