Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

LEES HALL ROAD, WF12 0RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEES HALL ROAD, WF12 0RT.

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Population

569

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF12 0RT 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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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines WF12 0RT — 68% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 127.1% year-on-year.

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

WF12 0RT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lees Hall Road, 0.2km from Lees Moor in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury South ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

For families considering a move, WF12 0RT represents many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 127.1% 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 0RT are sourced from Output Area E00056739 (shared with 7 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 0RT. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British27.2%
Asian / British Asian68.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 178,000

3 sales · Mean £ 169,333

Flat

£ 77,000

3 sales · Mean £ 75,000

Detached

£ 252,000

1 sales · Mean £ 252,000

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

WF12 0RT has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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 offences95
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order11
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good268 pupils0.5 km
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Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good577 pupils0.8 km
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Overthorpe CofE Academy

Good289 pupils0.9 km
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Ravenshall School

Outstanding201 pupils0.9 km
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Pentland Infant and Nursery School

Good165 pupils1.2 km
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Thornhill Junior and Infant School

Good359 pupils1.4 km
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Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good96 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bommers Baps0.4 km
  • Community Cafe0.9 km
  • Corner Cafe1.0 km
  • Horizon Care0.8 km
  • Thornhill Lees Community Cafe0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Karolia Convenience Store/Post Offic0.5 km
  • Blitz Mobile0.6 km
  • Go Local0.9 km
  • H And N News0.5 km
  • Crumbz0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Black Horse Hotel1.0 km
  • Overthorpe Sports Club0.6 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.7 km
  • Morton House Club And Institute0.2 km
  • Thornhill Trojans ARLFC0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Chachas Curries0.4 km
  • Drip Burger0.5 km
  • Fresh And Fruity0.6 km
  • Arnies Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • Mavas Fast Food0.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe1.3 km
  • Dewsbury2.4 km
  • Mirfield3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Thornhill Lees Post Office0.0 km
  • Thornhill Lees Post Office0.1 km
  • Lees Hall Rd Eyre Street0.1 km
  • Brewery Lane Thornhill Lees Centre0.2 km
  • Brewery Lane Thornhill Lees Centre0.2 km