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Area guide

Living in WF12, Dewsbury

Average price

£208,427

+5.1% in a year · +24.1% in 5 years

Area score

48/100

Below average · around WF12 8LA

Crime

261

reported a month within a mile of the centre

House prices over 10 years

Kirklees · UK House Price Index

20172026

What makes up the score

Crime261 crimes a month within a mile
Flood riskLow flood risk
Schools0 good or outstanding schools nearby

Who lives here

Census 2021, neighbourhood around WF12 8LA

Owners 58%Private renters 28%Social renters 13%

Schools nearby

  • Earlsheaton Infant School
  • Madni Academy
  • Paradise Primary School
  • Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
  • Rida Girls High School

Figures for WF12 8LA and its surroundings, updated 14 Nov 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, police.uk, ONS and other Open Government Licence data.