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Wakefield Central

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About

Wakefield Central sits at the heart of Wakefield on the north bank of the River Calder. The centre is anchored by Wakefield Westgate station and the Ridings Shopping Centre, with Wakefield Market and a network of streets such as Westgate and Kirkgate linking retail and civic uses. Municipal buildings including Wakefield One and County Hall are within walking distance of the cathedral precinct. Cathedral Street leads to Wakefield Cathedral and the cathedral yard, where regular markets and community events take place and where pedestrian routes meet public transport hubs.

The riverside shapes much of the central area. The Hepworth Wakefield gallery occupies a converted industrial site on the south bank of the Calder and is named after sculptor Barbara Hepworth; large-scale works and rotating exhibitions draw visitors across the river. The Theatre Royal and smaller live-music venues host performances through the year. Towpaths along the Calder and the Calder and Hebble Navigation provide moorings and walks that connect parks, civic spaces and shopping streets, giving the centre a clear riverside grain and a mix of cultural, retail and municipal activity.

Area overview

On average Wakefield Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 319 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wakefield Central is £38,219 per year. There are 5 schools in Wakefield Central: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wakefield Central is home to around 9,191 people, with a population density of about 4,026.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
319
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wakefield Central Population
9,191
Population density
4,026.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
150.47(+246%)
Shoplifting
62.56(+625%)
Public order
44.39(+395%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.36(+157%)
Other theft
25.89(+289%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,468
48.61%
Pakistani
1,854
20.17%
Other White
1,189
12.94%
African
355
3.86%
Other Asian
307
3.34%
Total population: 9,192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,234
29.71%
No qualifications
1,942
25.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
937
12.46%
Level 3 (A level)
899
11.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
815
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 7,519

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,376
34.35%
Owns with a mortgage
755
18.85%
Owns outright
704
17.57%
Social rents from council
552
13.78%
Other social rented
479
11.96%
Total households: 4,006

Property prices in Wakefield Central

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £156,750 in Wakefield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wakefield Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wakefield Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£280,000
Flats23£108,500
Semi-Detached13£240,000
Terraced23£175,000

10 years median price trend in Wakefield Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield Central.

All postcodes in Wakefield Central

WF14LE

Trilby Street

WF14SJ

Pinders Square

WF11JU

Queen Street

WF11LB

Wakefield North

WF12QG

Newton Close

WF13SB

Belgrave Mount

WF13SF

Eastmoor Road

WF14EH

William Street

WF15YS

Wakefield North

WF11NW

Thornhill Street

WF11QN

Westmorland Street

WF11RG

Ingsbeck Mews

WF13LN

Saville Street

WF13QQ

Boundary Drive

WF14DJ

Tuke Grove

WF14EW

Brunswick Street

WF11AN

George Street

WF12HU

Second Avenue

WF12HZ

Silver Street

WF13AD

Union Street

WF13PF

Back Duke Of York Street

WF14EL

Monk Street

WF14LZ

Stanley Road

WF14NA

Stanley Road

WF14PE

Charles Street

WF14PQ

Charles Street

WF14SU

Chaloner Grove

WF19YJ

Wakefield North

WF11BD

Albion Court

WF11XB

Wakefield North

WF14EX

St Faith'S Manor

WF14QJ

Greenwood Road

WF19UB

Wakefield North

WF19WH

Wakefield North

WF11AP

Rodney Yard

WF11DF

Market Street

WF11DW

George Street

WF11RN

Ings Road

WF13LQ

Upper York Street

WF13LU

Lower York Street

WF13NH

Berne Grove

WF13NQ

Pinderfields Road

WF13QR

Umpire Close

WF11HG

Northgate

WF11QU

Trinity Walk

WF11QY

Smallpage Yard

WF11RH

West Parade Street

WF11UZ

Southgate

WF13BE

Providence Street

WF13SG

Shilling Street

WF19HQ

Wakefield North

WF19JA

Wakefield North

WF11QS

Teall Way

WF11YB

Rodney Yard

WF12QQ

Newton Close

WF13PE

Edward Street

WF13PP

Elvey Street

WF14DT

Pincheon Street

WF19RW

Wakefield North

WF11JX

Westgate

WF13AJ

Pavilion Way

WF13LX

Clarendon Street

WF13RD

Westfield Terrace

WF13RU

Westfield View

WF14SQ

Chaloner Green

WF15YZ

Wakefield North

WF31XU

Wakefield North

WF11UE

Kirkgate

WF13JE

Lower York Court

WF19WN

Wakefield North

WF19YR

Wakefield North

WF11RL

Grove Road

WF19YN

Wakefield North

WF11LR

South Parade

WF11NU

Grove Road

WF19DU

Wakefield North

WF19RP

Wakefield North

WF11LG

George Street

WF11PJ

Westmorland Street

WF13AN

Northgate

WF13FF

Radcliffe Court

WF13NB

Richard Street

WF13PQ

Selby Street

WF13RA

Stumps Close

WF13RL

College Grove Road

WF13SD

Belgrave Terrace

WF14NP

Back Mount Pleasant

WF15XR

Wakefield North

WF19FP

Wakefield North

WF19QN

Wakefield North

WF11UB

Charlotte Street

WF13SQ

Eastmoor Road

WF14SL

Tuke Grove

WF26WY

Wakefield North

WF12QD

Leeds Road

WF13QJ

Trent Bridge Way

WF14EP

Tavern Street

WF19XD

Wakefield North

WF11DY

Ings Road

WF11QR

Brook Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.