Properties to rent in WF2
Kirkhamgate, Kettlethorpe, Lupset, Newmillerdam, Sandal, Thornes, Walton
There are 76 results. Rental prices in WF2 range from £545 pcm to £2.1k pcm with an average price of £1k pcm.
Houses and Flats to rent in WF2, Kirkhamgate, Kettlethorpe, Lupset, Newmillerdam
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
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Rental market in WF2
What's to rent
28 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
28 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 32% | 50% |
| Typical rent | £1,200 pcm | £700 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.2 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to let | 4 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 6.0% | 7.5% |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −3.0% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around WF2
typical rent, cheapest firstGetting to know WF2
stations in WF2Schools in WF2
14 primary · 3 secondary · 94% rated good or outstanding- Cathedral Academy secondary · Outstanding
- Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Jerry Clay Academy primary · Outstanding
- Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate primary · Outstanding
- Kettlethorpe High School secondary · Good
- St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy secondary · Good
Based on 28 homes to rent on Houses now, 236 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in WF2
What is the average rent in WF2?
The average rent for a home in WF2 is £1,005 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £950 a month. This is based on the 28 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in WF2?
A typical 2-bedroom home in WF2 rents for £950 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,150 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £200 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £675 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in WF2?
Most rents in WF2 are between £545 and £2,130 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £650 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in WF2?
There are 28 homes to rent in WF2 on Houses right now. 24 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in WF2?
Yes. Homes put up to rent in WF2 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £925 a month, 3.4% higher than the year before (£895 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How quickly do rental homes let in WF2?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 54% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 6 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in WF2?
About 7.5% gross for flats and 6.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in WF2 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in WF2?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes to rent in WF2. Terraced houses come next, followed by bungalows.
Where is it cheaper to rent near WF2?
Of the areas around WF2, WF5 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £795 a month, followed by WF6 (£800 a month) and WF1 (£850 a month). WF2 itself is £950 a month.
Are rental homes in WF2 furnished?
About a quarter of rental homes in WF2 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in WF2?
There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in WF2. 94% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near WF2?
Stations in WF2 include Wakefield Westgate, Wakefield Kirkgate and Sandal And Agbrigg.