Short Street, Dewsbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF12 8NF.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Short Street, Dewsbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £171,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £158,900. Average sale prices rose from £124,750 in 2016 to £171,500 in 2026 (+37%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 11% below the Dewsbury average of £192,074 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 63% terraced, 38% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Short Street range from £115,000 to £210,000. 89% of homes sold here were freehold and 11% leasehold. Of 89 streets in Dewsbury with at least two sales in the last year, Short Street ranks 49th for average price.
House prices on Short Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WF12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 89% freehold and 11% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £158,900 | 1 May 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £134,333 | 14 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Short Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Short Street WF12 8NF | 14 Aug 2026 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Short Street WF12 8NF | 1 May 2026 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Short Street WF12 8NF | 21 Mar 2025 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Short Street WF12 8NF | 17 May 2024 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Short Street WF12 8NF | 26 Nov 2020 | £53,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Short Street WF12 8NF | 4 May 2018 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Short Street WF12 8NF | 3 Nov 2017 | £115,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Short Street WF12 8NF | 16 Dec 2016 | £122,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Short Street WF12 8NF | 10 Jun 2016 | £127,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Short Street | £115,000 (Nov 2017) → £120,000 (May 2018) → £168,000 (Aug 2026) | +46% over 9 yrs |
| 23, Short Street | £160,000 (May 2024) → £175,000 (May 2026) | +9% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Short Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Primary Academy 363 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Earlsheaton Infant School 80 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Manor Croft Academy 1,032 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School 384 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Paradise Primary School 173 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Madni Academy 215 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School 341 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Dewsbury station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Batley station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Ravensthorpe station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Walnut Lane Ossett La (before, Walnut Lane) 1 min walk
- Chickenley Lane Princess Rd (Chickenley Lane) 1 min walk
- Orchard Academy (Princess Road) 2 min walk
- Orchard Academy (at, Princess Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Windsor Medical Centre
2 William Street, Leeds Road, Dewsbury · 0.9 mi - Ossett Surgery
Ossett Health Village, Kingsway, Ossett · 0.9 mi - Savile Town Medical Ctr.
Scarborough Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury · 1.0 mi - Sidings Healthcare Centre
Saville Healthcare Centre, The Sidings, Dewsbury · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Dewsbury Esso Express · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Dewsbury · 0.8 mi
- Iceland Iceland Dewsbury · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Ossett Express · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Chickenley Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Earlsheaton Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Ossett Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Empire House Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Trinity House Orthodontics Dewsbury · 1.1 mi
- Dental Practice · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 862 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,950 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 93% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Kirklees with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Short Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Kirklees | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 73.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.9% | 19.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1% | 2.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Kirklees | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.7% | 39.4% |
| No religion | 43% | 34.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 18.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.8% |
Country of birth
| Here | Kirklees | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 87.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.8% | 12.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Kirklees | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 20.7% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.7% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 13.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.8% | 9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Kirklees | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 46.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Kirklees | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.6% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.3% | 27.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20.6% | 22.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.5% | 8.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Kirklees.
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Kirklees Band D is £2,441 a year (Band A £1,627). See every band.
Estate agents near Short Street
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- Hunters 1.1 mi
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- Your Move 1.1 mi
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