Wakefield Road, Dewsbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF12 8AJ, WF12 8AW, WF12 8PX.
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At a glance
22 property sales on Wakefield Road, Dewsbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £115,667. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £108,103. Average sale prices fell from £135,500 in 2016 to £115,667 in 2026 (-15%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 40% below the Dewsbury average of £192,074 over the same period. 8 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 8 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 77% terraced, 18% semi-detached, 5% flat. Recorded sale prices on Wakefield Road range from £35,000 to £180,000. 94% of homes sold here were freehold and 6% leasehold. Of 89 streets in Dewsbury with at least two sales in the last year, Wakefield Road ranks 76th for average price.
House prices on Wakefield Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WF12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 94% freehold and 6% leasehold across 33 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 17 | £108,103 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £157,750 | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Flat | 1 | £35,000 | 15 Sep 2023 |
Sold prices on Wakefield Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193, Wakefield Road WF12 8AW | 24 Jun 2026 | £152,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 129, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 6 Mar 2026 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 147, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 14 Jan 2026 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 262, Wakefield Road WF12 8AN | 18 Jul 2025 | £300,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 137, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 30 May 2025 | £60,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Wakefield Road WF12 8AU | 28 Oct 2024 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 159, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 14 Jun 2024 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 155, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 4 Apr 2024 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 149, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 16 Feb 2024 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 152, Wakefield Road WF12 8AX | 15 Sep 2023 | £35,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 197, Wakefield Road WF12 8AW | 26 Sep 2022 | £143,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 133, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 5 Nov 2021 | £80,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Heath Cottage, Wakefield Road WF12 8ET | 7 Jul 2021 | £50,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 151, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 28 Jun 2021 | £137,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 133, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 28 Apr 2021 | £83,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Wakefield Road WF12 8AU | 23 Apr 2021 | £105,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 143, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 19 Mar 2021 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 149, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 13 Nov 2020 | £98,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 446, Wakefield Road WF12 8PX | 24 Jul 2020 | £236,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 155, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 17 Jul 2020 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 159, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 20 Mar 2020 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 199, Wakefield Road WF12 8AW | 13 Mar 2020 | £120,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 540, Wakefield Road WF12 8PX | 10 Jul 2019 | £382,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 127, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 2 Apr 2019 | £65,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 143, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 18 Jan 2019 | £95,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 133, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 20 Dec 2018 | £70,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 149, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 5 Oct 2018 | £73,750 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Galleries, 38, Wakefield Road WF12 8AT | 15 Aug 2018 | £275,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 156, Wakefield Road WF12 8AX | 28 Mar 2018 | £50,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 209, Wakefield Road WF12 8AW | 15 Dec 2016 | £156,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 151, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 26 Aug 2016 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 540, Wakefield Road WF12 8PX | 10 Mar 2016 | £160,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 151, Wakefield Road WF12 8AJ | 29 Jan 2016 | £68,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 64, Wakefield Road | £105,000 (Apr 2021) → £180,000 (Oct 2024) | +71% over 4 yrs |
| 159, Wakefield Road | £130,000 (Mar 2020) → £165,000 (Jun 2024) | +27% over 4 yrs |
| 155, Wakefield Road | £120,000 (Jul 2020) → £150,000 (Apr 2024) | +25% over 4 yrs |
| 149, Wakefield Road | £73,750 (Oct 2018) → £98,000 (Nov 2020) → £135,000 (Feb 2024) | +83% over 5 yrs |
| 133, Wakefield Road | £70,000 (Dec 2018) → £83,000 (Apr 2021) → £80,000 (Nov 2021) | +14% over 3 yrs |
| 151, Wakefield Road | £68,500 (Jan 2016) → £115,000 (Aug 2016) → £137,500 (Jun 2021) | +101% over 5 yrs |
| 143, Wakefield Road | £95,000 (Jan 2019) → £115,000 (Mar 2021) | +21% over 2 yrs |
| 540, Wakefield Road | £160,000 (Mar 2016) → £382,500 (Jul 2019) | +139% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Wakefield Road
Crime
312 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wakefield Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 101 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 |
| Shoplifting | 34 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 23 |
| Other theft | 20 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wakefield Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Spen and Batley Beck catchments Flood alert area
- Lower River Calder catchment Flood alert area
- River Calder at Dewsbury Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Wakefield Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Croft Academy 1,032 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Earlsheaton Infant School 80 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Orchard Primary Academy 363 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School 384 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Eastborough Academy 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 133 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School 98 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–7 | Report | 0.9 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 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Batley station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
- Ravensthorpe station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Old Bank Road (Wakefield Road) 1 min walk
- Earlsheaton Park (at, Wakefield Road) 1 min walk
- Earlsheaton Park (Wakefield Road) 2 min walk
- Bywell Close (Bywell Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Windsor Medical Centre
2 William Street, Leeds Road, Dewsbury · 0.5 mi - Savile Town Medical Ctr.
Scarborough Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury · 0.9 mi - The Albion Mount Medical Practice
47 Albion Street, Dewsbury · 1.0 mi - Calder View Surgery
Dewsbury Health Centre, Wellington Road, Dewsbury · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Dewsbury Esso Express · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Dewsbury Leeds Rd Express · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Dewsbury · 0.5 mi
- Iceland Iceland Dewsbury · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Earlsheaton Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Chickenley Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Empire House Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- Trinity House Orthodontics Dewsbury · 0.7 mi
- Baker And Rigby Dental Surgeons · 0.8 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 4 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 842 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,109 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 83% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 70% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 70% | 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 Wakefield Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Kirklees | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.6% | 73.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 10.8% | 19.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Kirklees | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 42.5% | 39.4% |
| No religion | 40.2% | 34.8% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 18.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Kirklees | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 87.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 8% | 12.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Kirklees | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23% | 29.9% |
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 20.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.3% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.5% | 13.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.4% | 9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 1.5% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Kirklees | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 46.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Kirklees | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.7% | 41.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.7% | 27.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21.1% | 22.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.5% | 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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