Yorkshire and the Humber

Wakefield Property Market

House prices, market demand, and growth trends for Wakefield. Powered by Land Registry sold prices and live market data.

Avg. House Price

£204,872

Market Conditions

Balanced Market

Avg. Days to Sell

277 days

1-Year Growth

+3.1%

Local Agents

144

House Price Growth

Average sold prices in Wakefield (WF area) based on Land Registry data.

+16.3% since May 2020Land Registry price paid data

1 Year

+3.1%

3 Years

-0.7%

5 Years

+6.9%

Market Demand

Supply and demand indicators for Wakefield.

Currently For Sale

311

Active listings

Avg. Sales per Month

Based on recent completions

Months of Inventory

9.1

High stock — strong buyer conditions

Monthly Turnover

11%

Proportion of stock selling each month

Area Profile

Local area data for Wakefield.

Crime Rating

High crime

256 crimes per 1,000 residents

Area Insights

Degree holders: 28%
Vehicles per household: 1.3
Deprivation index: 21th percentile

Crime Breakdown

Violence and sexual offences38%

Shoplifting13%

Public order10%

Anti-social behaviour8%

Other theft6%

Property Mix

Housing stock composition in Wakefield, based on Census data.

Semi-detached36.8%

Detached26.7%

Terraced19.7%

Purpose-built flat12.6%

Converted flat2.9%

Commercial building flat0.8%

Mobile/temporary0.4%

Local Agents

144 agents covering Wakefield and the surrounding area, sorted by distance.

Showing 144 agents sorted by distance

Agency	Postcode	Distance
Hodsons Estate Agents, Wakefield	WF1 1LX	0.2 mi
Bridgfords, Wakefield	WF1 1UD	0.3 mi
Fine & Country, Wakefield	WF1 3AP	0.3 mi
Hallmark from Richard Kendall, Wakefield	WF1 3AP	0.3 mi
Manning Stainton, Wakefield	WF1 3AP	0.3 mi
Reeds Rains, Wakefield	WF1 1HA	0.3 mi
Richard Kendall, Wakefield	WF1 3AP	0.3 mi
William H. Brown, Wakefield	WF1 2ED	0.3 mi
MoveNow Properties, Wakefield	WF1 3BY	0.4 mi
Holroyd Miller, Wakefield	WF1 2DE	0.5 mi
Richard Kendall, Horbury	WF4 5AG	2.5 mi
Rutley Clark, Ossett	WF5 0BN	3 mi
Reeds Rains, Ossett	WF5 8ER	3.3 mi
Richard Kendall, Ossett	WF5 8NS	3.3 mi
Chris North Properties LTD, Normanton	WF6 2AY	3.6 mi
Richard Kendall, Normanton	WF6 2AB	3.6 mi
Emsleys Estate Agents, Rothwell	LS26 0QD	4.8 mi
Manning Stainton Luxe, Rothwell	LS26 0BB	4.8 mi
Manning Stainton, Rothwell	LS26 0BB	4.8 mi
Reeds Rains, Rothwell	LS26 0QB	4.9 mi

Hodsons Estate Agents, Wakefield

WF1 1LX

0.2 mi

Bridgfords, Wakefield

WF1 1UD

0.3 mi

Fine & Country, Wakefield

WF1 3AP

0.3 mi

Hallmark from Richard Kendall, Wakefield

WF1 3AP

0.3 mi

Manning Stainton, Wakefield

WF1 3AP

0.3 mi

Reeds Rains, Wakefield

WF1 1HA

0.3 mi

Richard Kendall, Wakefield

WF1 3AP

0.3 mi

William H. Brown, Wakefield

WF1 2ED

0.3 mi

MoveNow Properties, Wakefield

WF1 3BY

0.4 mi

Holroyd Miller, Wakefield

WF1 2DE

0.5 mi

Richard Kendall, Horbury

WF4 5AG

2.5 mi

Rutley Clark, Ossett

WF5 0BN

3 mi

Reeds Rains, Ossett

WF5 8ER

3.3 mi

Richard Kendall, Ossett

WF5 8NS

3.3 mi

Chris North Properties LTD, Normanton

WF6 2AY

3.6 mi

Richard Kendall, Normanton

WF6 2AB

3.6 mi

Emsleys Estate Agents, Rothwell

LS26 0QD

4.8 mi

Manning Stainton Luxe, Rothwell

LS26 0BB

4.8 mi

Manning Stainton, Rothwell

LS26 0BB

4.8 mi

Reeds Rains, Rothwell

LS26 0QB

4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in Wakefield?

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Is Wakefield a buyers' or sellers' market in 2026?

Wakefield is currently rated as a balanced market. Properties take an average of 277 days to sell. There are 311 properties currently listed for sale.

How have house prices changed in Wakefield?

Over the past year, average prices in Wakefield have changed by +3.1%. Over five years, the change is +6.9%. These figures are based on Land Registry sold price data.

How long does it take to sell a house in Wakefield?

Properties in Wakefield currently take an average of 277 days to sell. There are 9.1 months of inventory on the market. These figures are based on live listing data.

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Wakefield at a Glance

Postcode area: WF
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Avg. house price: £204,872
Days to sell: 277
1yr growth: +3.1%
5yr growth: +6.9%

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Market data from Property Data API. House price growth based on Land Registry price paid data. Agent count based on Appraised registered agents. Market data last updated: 25 May 2026.