Cost of Living in Dewsbury
Yorkshire and the Humber
Town
West Yorkshire, EnglandPopulation: 65,000
Average House Price
£203.8k
-30% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£34,150
-13% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£808/mo
-33% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,069Band D / yr
Energy£144/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£35.00/ mo
Bus Pass£64.92/ mo
House Prices in Dewsbury
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£203,840
Detached£343,000
Semi-detached£200,900
Terraced£145,040
Flat / Apartment£122,500
House prices in Dewsbury have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Dewsbury
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£34,150
Mean£38,316
Median hourly rate£16.32/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£23,250
Upper quartile (75th)£45,105
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-12.5%
£4,889 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Dewsbury
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Dewsbury each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £808 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £172 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £144 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £168 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £256 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £136 |
| Estimated Total | £1,754 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Dewsbury
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£64.92
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.29
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£168
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Dewsbury
- What is the average house price in Dewsbury?
- The average house price in Dewsbury is £203,840, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £343,000, while flats and apartments average £122,500. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Dewsbury?
- The median annual salary in Dewsbury is £34,150, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £4,889 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £23,250 (lower quartile) to £45,105 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Dewsbury?
- Average monthly rent in Dewsbury is £808 per month. Rents have increased by +7.8% over the past year.
- Is Dewsbury an affordable place to live?
- Dewsbury is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 28% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £808, while the median annual salary is £34,150 (approximately £2,846 per month before tax).
- How does Dewsbury compare to London?
- The average house price in Dewsbury is £203,840, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Dewsbury costs around 37% of London prices, making it £347,160 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £808 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Dewsbury?
- House prices in Dewsbury are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £203,840 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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