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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 312 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
312
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
149.82(+239%)
Shoplifting
64.19(+633%)
Public order
42.87(+386%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.55(+121%)
Drugs
22.74(+533%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Wakefield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £560,000.

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
Flats19£83,000
Terraced28£174,000
Semi-Detached15£245,000
Detached8£302,500

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

WF11HS

Kirkgate

WF11SA

Lower Warrengate

WF11EW

Westgate

WF14EJ

Park Street

WF13SD

Belgrave Terrace

WF19ZT

Wakefield North

WF19JE

Wakefield North

WF13PD

Duke Of York Street

WF13RF

College Grove

WF13PB

Jacobs Well Lane

WF13AE

Union Street

WF13SH

Moxon Square

WF19WN

Wakefield North

WF13SE

Long Causeway

WF13NB

Richard Street

WF13AQ

Marsh Way

WF19RJ

Wakefield North

WF14PE

Charles Street

WF14LZ

Stanley Road

WF14NP

Back Mount Pleasant

WF19XE

Wakefield North

WF11UB

Charlotte Street

WF14EB

Peterson Road

WF13RX

North Avenue

WF11RN

Ings Road

WF14PU

Brunswick Grove

WF11DS

Almshouse Lane

WF14SL

Tuke Grove

WF11QQ

Wakefield North

WF11QG

Zetland Street

WF11PG

Thornhill Street

WF13JG

Jacobs Well Lane

WF13NP

Tavora Street

WF31ZY

Wakefield North

WF13AL

Wicket Drive

WF13NN

Jacobs Well Lane

WF11LE

Queen Street

WF11ED

Smyth Street

WF11LH

George Street

WF13QQ

Boundary Drive

WF14LF

Earl Street

WF11AD

Almshouse Lane

WF14SE

Chaloner Grove

WF11QN

Westmorland Street

WF13NX

Wakefield East

WF14EP

Tavern Street

WF33WA

Wakefield North

WF12YN

Wakefield North

WF11EA

Garden Street

WF19WZ

Wakefield North

WF13QY

Northgate

WF14DT

Pincheon Street

WF13JE

Lower York Court

WF11PR

Teall Street

WF13NG

Industrial Street

WF13PE

Edward Street

WF11YD

Cathedral Walk

WF11TG

Kirkgate

WF13PF

Back Duke Of York Street

WF11LJ

George Street

WF14LG

Back Grantley Street

WF11DZ

Ings Road

WF11TL

Southgate

WF13PP

Elvey Street

WF13AA

Northgate

WF19RW

Wakefield North

WF13AN

Northgate

WF14QH

Greenwood Road

WF11SP

Kirkgate

WF14EX

St Faith'S Manor

WF11TB

Kirkgate

WF11NU

Grove Road

WF11UF

Kirkgate

WF13FA

Wolfenden Way

WF19FP

Wakefield North

WF11DX

Garden Street

WF46WW

Wakefield North

WF13PN

St Marks Street

WF11QY

Smallpage Yard

WF31WY

Wakefield North

WF11QT

Vicarage Street South

WF19TQ

Wakefield North

WF19AJ

Wakefield North

WF20WP

Wakefield North

WF11DE

Ings Road

WF14EW

Brunswick Street

WF15RQ

Thornes Lane Wharf

WF11BA

Market Street

WF13SB

Belgrave Mount

WF19JS

Wakefield North

WF13PQ

Selby Street

WF13LD

Wakefield East

WF11JU

Queen Street

WF12PX

Newton Avenue

WF19AP

Wakefield North

WF19RY

Wakefield North

WF11EL

Westgate

WF11TX

Trinity Church Gate

WF11LB

Wakefield North

WF19YN

Wakefield North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.