Houses for sale in Wakefield, Wakefield
House Prices in Wakefield
Properties in Wakefield have an average house price of £230k and had 6,222 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Wakefield is an area in Wakefield with 63,026 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £3.46M.
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Property price trends in Wakefield
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Wakefield sold for £234,710 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 66,842 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £215,564, that's a rise of roughly 8.9%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 8.9% since 2021, a gain of around £19,237 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £172,657, so the typical sold price has climbed about 35.9% since then, roughly 3.1% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace holds at 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 £230,424. This amount is 11% higher than the average price in Wakefield. There are more than 10,000 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 Wakefield South at an average of £282,996, Normanton at an average of £276,739 and Wakefield Rural at an average of £263,119.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Wakefield?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Wakefield are Wakefield East at an average of £167,589, Featherstone at an average of £176,058 and Wakefield North at an average of £186,339.
Which train stations are available in or near Wakefield?
Some of the train stations available in or near Wakefield are Wakefield Westgate, Wakefield Kirkgate and Sandal And Agbrigg.
Property Price Paid in Wakefield by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £234,710 | 
-3% |
721 Properties |
| 2025 | £242,697 | 
5% |
1,974 Properties |
| 2024 | £229,413 |
6% |
1,812 Properties |
| 2023 | £215,564 |
-4% |
1,715 Properties |
| 2022 | £224,415 |
4% |
2,263 Properties |
| 2021 | £215,473 |
8% |
2,680 Properties |
| 2020 | £197,860 |
3% |
1,932 Properties |
| 2019 | £191,700 |
-1% |
2,407 Properties |
| 2018 | £193,165 |
7% |
2,549 Properties |
| 2017 | £180,561 |
4% |
2,659 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £377,602.00 | 1,525 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £118,756.00 | 536 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £210,732.00 | 2,452 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £162,369.00 | 1,709 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Wakefield
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