Dewsbury · WF12

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Covering Chickenley, Dewsbury, Savile Town, Shaw Cross, Thornhill, Thornhill Lees, including Batley East, Dewsbury East, Dewsbury South. Find plumbers nearby.

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WF12 (Chickenley) in a nutshell

WF12 covers Chickenley, Dewsbury, Savile Town, Shaw Cross, Thornhill, Thornhill Lees, in Kirklees and Leeds and Wakefield. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for WF12

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Two councils in one district

WF12 is split between Kirklees and Leeds and Wakefield. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

WF12 stretches across Batley East, Dewsbury East, Dewsbury South and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'WF12', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Dewsbury has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Dewsbury: 29.8% terraced
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does WF12 cover?

WF12 (Chickenley, Dewsbury, Savile Town, Shaw Cross, Thornhill, Thornhill Lees) includes the wards of Batley East, Dewsbury East, Dewsbury South, Dewsbury West, Kirkburton, Morley South, Ossett, Wakefield Rural (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to WF12?

Neighbouring districts include WF13 (Dewsbury Moor), WF5 (Gawthorpe), WF17 (Birstall), WF16 (Heckmondwike), WF14 (Hopton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering WF12 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in WF12?

About 13,100 households and 34,490 residents at the 2011 Census, across 820 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is WF12 in?

WF12 sits in Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Dewsbury and Batley, Leeds South West and Morley, Ossett and Denby Dale.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
WF12 1
Areas covered
Chickenley, Dewsbury, Savile Town, Shaw Cross, Thornhill, Thornhill Lees 2
Active postcodes
820 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
13,100 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
34,490 2
Electoral wards
Batley East, Dewsbury East, Dewsbury South, Dewsbury West, Kirkburton, Morley South, Ossett, Wakefield Rural 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Dewsbury and Batley, Leeds South West and Morley, Ossett and Denby Dale 4
Local authority
Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Dewsbury built-up area)
1.1% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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