Houses for sale in Wakefield District, West Yorkshire

Frequently asked questions about buying in Wakefield District

What is the average house price in Wakefield District?

The average home for sale in Wakefield District is priced at £285,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £245,000. This is based on the 1,861 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Wakefield District?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Wakefield District costs £160,000 and a 3-bedroom home £235,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £75,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £80,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £375,000.

What price range should I expect in Wakefield District?

Most homes in Wakefield District are priced between £95,000 and £1.3 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £160,000, and one in five £380,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Wakefield District?

There are 1,658 homes for sale in Wakefield District on Houses right now, plus 6 already under offer. 396 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Wakefield District?

Slightly up. Homes put up for sale in Wakefield District over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £225,000, 2.3% higher than the year before (£220,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 10%, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 3-bedroom homes are up 5%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Wakefield District?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 11 weeks. About 27% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 5 months. Houses go faster, in about 11 weeks against about 3 months for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in Wakefield District?

In the year to August 2026, 3,597 homes sold in Wakefield District at a typical price of £205,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £210,000 and flats for about £105,000. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £245,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.

What rental yield can I get in Wakefield District?

About 8.6% gross for flats and 5.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Wakefield District over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Wakefield District?

Detached houses are the most common, about 3 in 10 homes for sale in Wakefield District. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £100,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £390,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Wakefield District?

Of the areas around Wakefield District, Sheffield District is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £200,000, followed by Borough of Barnsley (£220,000) and Rotherham District (£240,000). Wakefield District itself is £245,000.

Are homes in Wakefield District freehold or leasehold?

About 9 in 10 homes for sale in Wakefield District are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.

What are the schools like in Wakefield District?

There are 106 primary and 16 secondary schools in Wakefield District. 89% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 17 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Wakefield District?

Stations in Wakefield District include Streethouse, Normanton, Fitzwilliam and Featherstone.