WF12 7PQ is a safe, established residential area on Windermere Road, 0.3km from Hanging Heaton in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury East ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
For families considering a move, WF12 7PQ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, down 5.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF12 7PQ are sourced from Output Area E00055557 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDERMERE ROAD, WF12 7PQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDERMERE ROAD, WF12 7PQ.
331
42
£ 36,200 /yr
50%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF12 7PQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF12 7PQ. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 245,000
3 sales · Mean £ 265,666
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
15 sales · Mean £ 196,040
Terraced
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 262,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF12 7PQ has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Mill Lane Primary School
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Warwick Road Primary School
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Manor Croft Academy
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Eastborough Junior Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Frosted0.8 km
- Puma0.8 km
- Chai Shai1.0 km
- HSL0.5 km
- Armaan's Restaurant0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Cellar Bar0.9 km
- Crown Hotel0.9 km
- Crackenedge Hotel1.0 km
- Hanging Heaton Cricket Club0.2 km
- The Fox and Hounds0.2 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Carol's Kitchen0.9 km
- Sutty's Butties1.0 km
- Bar B Q Base0.9 km
- Basebox0.8 km
- Delight Express1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- MRH Midway Service Station0.8 km
- Kola Brothers Grocers0.7 km
- Kevins Butchers0.5 km
- Master Bros0.8 km
- The Co Operative Food0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Batley0.8 km
- Dewsbury1.6 km
- Ravensthorpe3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fox & Hounds PH0.2 km
- Fox & Hounds PH0.2 km
- High St Mill Lane0.2 km
- Bennett Lane Langdale Rd0.2 km
- High St Mill Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF127PQ · Data under Open Government Licence