Wakefield Central is the commercial and cultural heart of the city, home to key landmarks like Wakefield Cathedral and the Hepworth Wakefield gallery. The area features a mix of historic architecture and modern developments, with shopping streets, cafes, and public spaces. Trinity Walk shopping centre and the Ridings Shopping Centre serve as retail hubs, while the nearby Wakefield Market offers fresh produce and local goods.
The area is well-connected, with Wakefield Westgate railway station providing links to Leeds, Sheffield, and London. The waterfront along the River Calder has been revitalised, with walking paths and green spaces. Cultural venues like Theatre Royal Wakefield and Unity Hall host performances and events. Wakefield Central also includes administrative buildings, such as the County Hall and Wakefield Town Hall, reflecting its role as the civic centre of the district.
On average Wakefield Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 375 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wakefield Central is £38,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Wakefield Central: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £126,500 in Wakefield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £389,995.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £258,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £148,000 |
10 years price trend in Wakefield Central
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Belgrave Mount
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Eastmoor Road
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Chaloner Grove
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William Street
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St Faith's Manor
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Trilby Street
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Pinders Square
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George Street
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Charlotte Street
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Teall Street
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West Parade Street
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Second Avenue
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Silver Street
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Arundel Street
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Back Duke Of York Street
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Boundary Drive
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Tuke Grove
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Brunswick Street
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Greenhill Road
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Stanley Road
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Charles Street
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Charles Street
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Rodney Yard
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George Street
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Ings Road
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Lower York Street
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Berne Grove
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Back Hambleton Street
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Stumps Close
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St Faith's Manor
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Greenwood Road
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Wakefield Central
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Southgate
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Northgate
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Teall Way
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Market Walk
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Smallpage Yard
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Rodney Yard
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Newton Gardens
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Providence Street
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Elvey Street
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Back Duke Of York Street
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Haigh Moor Street
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Pincheon Street
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Wakefield Central
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Saw Yard
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Kirkgate
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Pavilion Way
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Lower York Court
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Clarendon Street
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Westfield Terrace
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Westfield View
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Chaloner Green
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George Street
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Grove Road
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Grove Road
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George Street
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Westmorland Street
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Southgate
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Charlotte Street
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Northgate
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Lower York Street
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Selby Street
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Stumps Close
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College Grove Road
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Belgrave Terrace
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Eastmoor Road
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Back Mount Pleasant
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Ashworth Square
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Ings Road
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Brook Street
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Thornhill Street
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Leeds Road
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Harrison Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.