Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

BREWERY LANE, WF12 9DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BREWERY LANE, WF12 9DU.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF12 9DU 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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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WF12 9DU has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WF12 9DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brewery Lane, 0.2km from Lees Moor in Dewsbury. Administratively it sits within Dewsbury South ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF12 9DU is 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kirklees. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9DU are sourced from Output Area E00178690 (shared with 4 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 9DU. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British23.4%
Asian / British Asian74.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

WF12 9DU has low crime rates — 42 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 offences109
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order13
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good268 pupils0.4 km
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Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good577 pupils0.7 km
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Ravenshall School

Outstanding201 pupils0.8 km
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Overthorpe CofE Academy

Good289 pupils1.0 km
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Pentland Infant and Nursery School

Good165 pupils1.1 km
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Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good96 pupils1.4 km
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Thornhill Junior and Infant School

Good359 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bommers Baps0.3 km
  • Horizon Care1.0 km
  • Thornhill Lees Community Cafe0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Karolia Convenience Store/Post Offic0.3 km
  • Blitz Mobile0.5 km
  • H And N News0.5 km
  • Crumbz0.3 km
  • G M Foodstore0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Overthorpe Sports Club0.8 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.5 km
  • Morton House Club And Institute0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chachas Curries0.2 km
  • Drip Burger0.3 km
  • Fresh And Fruity0.5 km
  • Arnies Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • Mavas Fast Food0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe1.2 km
  • Dewsbury2.2 km
  • Mirfield3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Brewery Lane Thornhill Lees Centre0.0 km
  • Brewery Lane Thornhill Lees Centre0.0 km
  • Lees Hall Rd Eyre Street0.1 km
  • Thornhill Lees Post Office0.2 km
  • Lees Hall Road Morton Grange0.2 km