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House prices in Wakefield
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Wakefield is worth £197,140, up 2.7% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £312,539.
That's 27% below the UK average of £271,295.
Wakefield house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Wakefield
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- WF3 ▼ -2.6% £250,000 474 sales
- S75 ▲ +2.4% £236,498 42 sales
- WF2 ▲ +7.0% £220,000 1,253 sales
- WF4 → 0.0% £213,000 1,148 sales
- WF8 ▼ -7.9% £211,000 1,079 sales
- WF5 ▲ +8.2% £205,000 630 sales
- WF1 ▲ +1.0% £200,000 1,215 sales
- WF7 ▼ -2.6% £194,000 690 sales
- S72 ▼ -3.2% £190,000 40 sales
- WF6 ▲ +14.3% £185,000 645 sales
- WF11 ▼ -0.4% £180,000 495 sales
- WF10 ▼ -3.1% £170,000 1,422 sales
- WF9 ▲ +5.1% £160,000 1,209 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £312,539 ▲ +2.2%
- Semi-detached £198,594 ▲ +3.4%
- Terraced £157,357 ▲ +2.9%
- Flat £99,332 ▼ -1.6%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 20 PARK HILL WAY, WF1 5FS | £272,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 16 GASCOIGNE ROAD, WF3 3BP | £240,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 51 LITTLE WOOD CRESCENT, WF1 5FH | £260,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 36 UPPER LANE, WF4 4NQ | £155,000 |
| Apr 2026 | SAXON COURT, 46 SCAMPSTON DRIVE, WF3 2GB | £142,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 27 STATION ROAD, WF4 2BP | £75,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 25 WINTER CLOSE, WF3 4GA | £260,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 ADDINGFORD LANE, WF4 5BL | £455,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 38 ASH CRESCENT, WF3 4NY | £230,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 26 HIGHFIELD, WF3 1LA | £235,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Wakefield costs 5.8× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Wakefield ranks nationally →
Wakefield is the 58th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 173,402 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Wakefield.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 43.2%
- Median floor area 77 m²
- Median annual energy cost £787
- Most common era England and Wales: 1930-1949
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Wigan £194,494
- House prices in Bolton £200,126
- House prices in North Tyneside £200,392
- House prices in Rotherham £192,309
- House prices in Calderdale £189,509
- House prices in Knowsley £188,727
- House prices in Kirklees £205,971
- House prices in Bradford £187,452
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Wakefield?
- The average house price in Wakefield is £197,140, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Wakefield changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Wakefield have risen +2.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Wakefield by property type?
- Latest average prices in Wakefield:
- detached homes: £312,539
- semi-detached homes: £198,594
- terraced homes: £157,357
- flats: £99,332
- Is Wakefield affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Wakefield costs 5.8× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Wakefield ranks nationally.
- Is Wakefield an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Wakefield costs £197,140 — 27% less than the UK average of £271,295. Wakefield is the 58th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Wakefield?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Wakefield's average of £197,140, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Wakefield?
- On a typical Wakefield sale at £197,140, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,400–£3,500, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Wakefield?
- Moving home in Wakefield typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.