Houses for sale in Wakefield, Leeds
House Prices in Wakefield
Properties in Wakefield have an average house price of £240k and had 1,090 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Wakefield is an area in Leeds with 10,055 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £880k.
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Neighbourhoods in Wakefield
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Property price trends in Wakefield
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Wakefield sold for £247,142 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 13,319 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have moved up over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £234,244, that's a rise of roughly 5.5%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 15.1% since 2021, a gain of around £32,384 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £163,072, so the typical sold price has climbed about 51.6% since then, roughly 4.2% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 3.1%.
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield
What is the average price for a property for sale in Wakefield?
The average price for a property for sale in Wakefield is £240,198. This amount is 8% lower than the average price in Leeds. There are 8,031 property listings for sale in Wakefield.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Wakefield?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Wakefield are Rothwell at an average of £271,006 and Morley South at an average of £258,224.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Wakefield?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Wakefield are Ardsley & Robin Hood at an average of £198,588 and Ardsley And Robin Hood at an average of £237,782.
Which train stations are available in or near Wakefield?
Some of the train stations available in or near Wakefield are Outwood, Morley and Cottingley.
Property Price Paid in Wakefield by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £247,142 | 
-1% |
21 Properties |
| 2025 | £249,346 | 
5% |
370 Properties |
| 2024 | £235,847 |
1% |
394 Properties |
| 2023 | £234,244 |
0,4% |
305 Properties |
| 2022 | £233,280 |
8% |
430 Properties |
| 2021 | £214,758 |
9% |
474 Properties |
| 2020 | £196,502 |
5% |
384 Properties |
| 2019 | £187,133 |
2% |
417 Properties |
| 2018 | £182,537 |
3% |
452 Properties |
| 2017 | £176,886 |
8% |
433 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Wakefield
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £217,954.00 | 420 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £360,358.00 | 306 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £175,616.00 | 291 Terraced Houses |
| Flat | £121,940.00 | 73 Flats |
Transport in Wakefield
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