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Mortgages · Dewsbury

Mortgages in Dewsbury. The typical home needs £20,843 down.

The average home in Dewsbury (the Kirklees area) is £208,427 in the UK House Price Index for August 2026, up 5.1% on a year earlier. With a 10% deposit of £20,843, you would borrow £187,584.

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Mortgages in Dewsbury: a Homie illustration
  • £208,427average home, UK HPI
  • £20,84310% deposit
  • £41,685household income at 4.5× the loan
  • £0stamp duty for a first-time buyer
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The short answer

Mortgages in Dewsbury, in 30 seconds

The price
The average home in Dewsbury is £208,427.
The deposit
10% is £20,843. 5% deposit mortgages exist, but the rates are higher.
The income
Many lenders cap borrowing at around 4.5 times income, so a £187,584 loan needs roughly £41,685 a year, alone or jointly.
The advice
A free consultation with a specialist adviser looks at deals across the market for your own numbers.

Ten years of prices

Dewsbury house prices since 2016

From £135,295 to £208,427. Up 24.1% over five years.

2016 2019 2022 2025 2026
Average price each year to August 2026, Kirklees.

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How Dewsbury compares with its neighbours

Average home in each council area, with the change over five years.

FAQ

Mortgages in Dewsbury: your questions

How much deposit do I need to buy in Dewsbury?

At the average price of £208,427, a 10% deposit is £20,843 and 5% is £10,421. A bigger deposit usually unlocks lower rates.

What salary do I need for a mortgage in Dewsbury?

With 10% down on the average home, the loan is £187,584. At 4.5 times income that means around £41,685 a year. Each lender sets its own limits, so treat this as a starting point.

Have Dewsbury house prices gone up?

Over five years the average home is up 24.1%, and over the last year it is up 5.1%.

How do Dewsbury house prices compare with nearby towns?

The average home in Dewsbury is £208,427. It costs more in Leeds (£246,385). It costs less in Halifax (£197,651) and Bradford (£185,297).

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