Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WF12 postcode area, covering Dewsbury and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£130,657
Median price
£105,000
5-year trend
+214.4%
Total sales
13,898
The WF12 area has 741 individual postcodes with 13,898 registered sales. Prices are +67.1% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Dewsbury. The five-year price movement is +214.4%.
WF12 averages £130,657, placing it in the affordable category, +67.1% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 13,898 recorded sales across 741 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WF12 is +214.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WF12 0LJ
£96,649 avg · 143 sales
WF12 8RZ
£93,953 avg · 124 sales
WF12 9QJ
£142,128 avg · 117 sales
WF12 8NB
£85,687 avg · 104 sales
WF12 8DL
£174,453 avg · 100 sales
WF12 7NZ
£295,693 avg · 94 sales
WF12 8QB
£100,343 avg · 84 sales
WF12 9EE
£92,093 avg · 84 sales
WF12 0HB
£91,960 avg · 82 sales
This WF12 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WF12 postcode area is £130,657, based on 13,898 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Dewsbury.
Properties in WF12 average £130,657, which is +67.1% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£105,000) is 19.6% below the average (£130,657), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WF12 have moved +214.4% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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