Wakefield Road - WF12 8AF
Key Postcode Insights
WF12 8AF is a residential postcode situated on Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 219th largest and 1297th most expensive of the 1,426 postcodes in the WF12 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 4 properties: 4 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £296,502
- 10 Year change
- up 50.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,208pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 66.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £219/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF12 8AF is a residential postcode situated on Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 219th largest and 1297th most expensive of the 1,426 postcodes in the WF12 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 4 properties: 4 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £296,502
- 10 Year change
- up 50.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,208pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 66.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £219/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WF12 8AF
- 119 Wakefield Road
5 Bed Period House
- 170 Wakefield Road
Unknown
- 172 Wakefield Road
2 Bed Modern House
- 174 Wakefield Road
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £296,502.
The WF12 8AF Sales Market has increased by 50.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.1% | £296,502 |
| June 2025 | 5.7% | £290,270 |
| June 2024 | -1.3% | £274,595 |
| June 2023 | 5.6% | £278,227 |
| June 2022 | 13.5% | £263,559 |
| June 2021 | 6.2% | £232,190 |
| June 2020 | 1.9% | £218,630 |
| June 2019 | 2.7% | £214,593 |
| June 2018 | 6% | £208,876 |
| June 2017 | 0% | £197,047 |
| June 2016 | 2.1% | £197,079 |
| June 2015 | 5.4% | £193,026 |
| June 2014 | 3.6% | £183,055 |
| June 2013 | -1.2% | £176,750 |
| June 2012 | -0.6% | £178,846 |
| June 2011 | -6.5% | £179,892 |
| June 2010 | 6.4% | £192,483 |
| June 2009 | -12.4% | £180,973 |
| June 2008 | -3.3% | £206,639 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £213,662 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,208.
The WF12 8AF Rental Market has increased by 66.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.1% | £1,208pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.9% | £1,161pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.3% | £1,117pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.6% | £1,022pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.6% | £949pcm |
| June 2021 | 9.8% | £874pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.6% | £796pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.5% | £769pcm |
| June 2018 | 1% | £757pcm |
| June 2017 | 3% | £749pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.7% | £728pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.3% | £708pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.4% | £693pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.4% | £683pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.8% | £686pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.5% | £692pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.1% | £669pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.2% | £661pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.2% | £698pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £676pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
WF12 8AF is the 219th largest and the 1297th most expensive postcode out of the 1,426 postcodes in the WF12 area.
- WF12 8AG, Cross Park Street, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12WF12 8AG6 Addresses|45 m away
- WF12 8AH, Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12WF12 8AH12 Addresses|73 m away
- WF12 7BL, Huddleston Court, Dewsbury, WF12WF12 7BL3 Addresses|84 m away
- WF12 8AJ, Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12WF12 8AJ22 Addresses|85 m away
- WF12 7AG, Fairfield Avenue, Dewsbury, WF12WF12 7AG10 Addresses|111 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (1)
- modern house (1)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold May 2025£233,500 | 3 Bed House235, Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8ET235, Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8ET
- Sold Oct 2025£230,000 | 4 Bed House237, Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8ET237, Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8ET
- Sold Dec 2006£220,000 | 4 Bed House251, Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8ET251, Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8ET
Schools Nearby
- Earlsheaton Infant School400 m away
- Eastborough Academy800 m away
- Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School900 m away
- Manor Croft Academy400 m away
- St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy2.0 km away
- Westborough High School2.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF12 8AF is Dewsbury station, which is 1.3 kilometres away.
- Dewsbury|1.3 km away
- Batley|2.1 km away
- Ravensthorpe|3.2 km away
- Mirfield|5.5 km away