WF12 0QU is a sought-after residential area on Highfield Mount, 0.2km from Thornhill in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury South ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
For families considering a move, WF12 0QU represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF12 0QU are sourced from Output Area E00056701 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD MOUNT, WF12 0QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD MOUNT, WF12 0QU.
297
50
£ 34,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF12 0QU spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF12 0QU. The average age is 49.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
29 sales · Mean £ 181,172
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF12 0QU is moderate at 50 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.
school Local Schools
Thornhill Junior and Infant School
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Overthorpe CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Horizon Care0.7 km
- Community Cafe0.9 km
- Corner Cafe0.5 km
- La Dolce Vita0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Lucky Star0.9 km
- Pizza Beach Ltd0.4 km
- Pizza St Pietro0.3 km
- Thornhill Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Biggie Fast Food0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Thornhill Edge Working Mens Club0.4 km
- The Flatt Top0.4 km
- Thornhill Trojans ARLFC0.7 km
- Savile Arms0.3 km
- The Scarborough0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Go Local0.9 km
- Thornhill News0.2 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- The Co Operative Food0.4 km
- Partridge Newsagents0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ravensthorpe2.7 km
- Dewsbury3.5 km
- Mirfield4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Frank Lne St Michaels Mount0.1 km
- Frank Lne St Michaels Mount0.2 km
- Valley Dr Edge Lane0.2 km
- Edge Avenue Edge Ln0.3 km
- Valley Dr Edge Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF120QU · Data under Open Government Licence