Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

KIMBERLEY STREET, WF12 9HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIMBERLEY STREET, WF12 9HE.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

27

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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 9HE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WF12 9HE has a highly multicultural community character — 82% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 26.6% year-on-year.

home £101,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, WF12 9HE represents the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 65% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.6% 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 9HE are sourced from Output Area E00178664 (shared with 6 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 9HE. The average age is 26.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British12.1%
Asian / British Asian82.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 97,500

8 sales · Mean £ 97,500

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

WF12 9HE 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 offences110
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School

Good268 pupils0.6 km
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Ravenshall School

Outstanding201 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.0 km
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Pentland Infant and Nursery School

Good165 pupils1.2 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

2 nearby
  • Bommers Baps0.2 km
  • Thornhill Lees Community Cafe0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Karolia Convenience Store/Post Offic0.4 km
  • Blitz Mobile0.7 km
  • H And N News0.3 km
  • Crumbz0.4 km
  • G M Foodstore0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Overthorpe Sports Club0.7 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.6 km
  • Morton House Club And Institute0.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chachas Curries0.3 km
  • Drip Burger0.4 km
  • Fresh And Fruity0.7 km
  • Arnies Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • Mavas Fast Food0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Mullaco Dewsbury Supermarket0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ravensthorpe1.0 km
  • Dewsbury2.3 km
  • Mirfield3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lees Hall Road Morton Grange0.1 km
  • Lees Hall Rd Eyre Street0.1 km
  • Brewery Lane Thornhill Lees Centre0.2 km
  • Lees Hall Rd King Edward Street0.2 km
  • Lees Hall Rd King Edward Street0.2 km