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WF12

DEWSBURY

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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WF12 is the postcode district for DEWSBURY, located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £233,682
1yr change ▼ 18.1%
Crime 11% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£233,682

▼ 18.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% below national avg

Crime Rate

90.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

11% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

361 Mbps

Property Prices in WF12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WF12 is £233,682, which is 16% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in WF12 cost 18.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WF12 have fallen 18.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £310,430 269
Semi-detached £190,640 541
Terraced £149,883 390
Flat £91,348 28
All types £233,682 1276

5-Year Price History

£211K £223K £235K £246K £258K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WF12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 90.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WF12 has a crime rate 11% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
37.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
15.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WF12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WF12 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School Primary Requires improvement mi
Pentland Infant and Nursery School Primary Good mi
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

845,189

Population

62

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WF12 are 361.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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361.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WF12 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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WF12 — DEWSBURY

Area Summary

WF12 (DEWSBURY) offers affordable property prices (£233,682, 19% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (361 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WF12 DEWSBURY

What is the average house price in WF12 DEWSBURY?
The average house price in WF12 (DEWSBURY) is £233,682, based on 1276 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 18.1% over the past year.
Is WF12 DEWSBURY a safe area to live?
Crime in WF12 is close to the national average at 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (37.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WF12 DEWSBURY?
The population of WF12 (DEWSBURY) is approximately 845,189 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in WF12?
The average broadband download speed in WF12 is 361 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WF12 DEWSBURY?
There are 17 schools in or near WF12. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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