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House prices in Wakefield
Official UK HPI · to March 2026
House prices in Wakefield have risen sharply over the past year — up +3.1% to a typical £198,662, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £199,817.
Average price since 1995
“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
375 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £315,046 ▲ +3.0%
- Semi-detached £199,817 ▲ +3.8%
- Terraced £158,897 ▲ +3.0%
- Flat £99,984 ▼ -2.1%
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 | 25 WINTER CLOSE, WF3 4GA | £260,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 27 STATION ROAD, WF4 2BP | £75,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 36 UPPER LANE, WF4 4NQ | £155,000 |
| Apr 2026 | SAXON COURT, 46 SCAMPSTON DRIVE, WF3 2GB | £142,000 |
| 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 →
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Wakefield?
- The average house price in Wakefield is £198,662, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to March 2026.
- How have house prices in Wakefield changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Wakefield have risen +3.1% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Wakefield by property type?
- Latest average prices in Wakefield:
- detached homes: £315,046
- semi-detached homes: £199,817
- terraced homes: £158,897
- flats: £99,984
- 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.
- 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.