DewsburyWF12
Kirklees · Yorkshire and The Humber
WF12 Dewsbury in West Yorkshire has demonstrated moderate property market fundamentals over the past five years. The district achieved a trajectory score of 54.2/100, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally, indicating above-average growth dynamics. Price growth reached 3.3% CAGR over five years, whilst rental growth outpaced this at 5.2% CAGR, suggesting stronger investor returns through lettings than capital appreciation. Population expanded by 1.1% across the same period. The area remains in an early gentrification stage, reflecting ongoing development and infrastructure investment. These metrics indicate a market characterised by gradual change rather than rapid transformation, with rental yields currently more attractive than resale price growth.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Dewsbury · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.5 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Dewsbury (WF12) common questions
Is Dewsbury up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Dewsbury (WF12) as Early. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 30% of districts nationally. The score is down 4.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Dewsbury safe?
Dewsbury has a safety score of 55/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Dewsbury?
The average property price in Dewsbury (WF12) is £194k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Dewsbury?
The median monthly rent in Dewsbury (WF12) is £776 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Dewsbury?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Mirfield (WF14), Liversedge (WF15), Ossett (WF5), Wakefield (WF2), Wakefield (WF3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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