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Wakefield Central

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Wakefield Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 372 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.5% 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).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
372
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Wakefield Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 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
Detached6£302,500
Flats23£108,500
Semi-Detached16£245,000
Terraced22£170,000

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

WF13LL

Saville Street

WF13QJ

Spinners Avenue

WF13RP

College Grove Road

WF13SA

St John's Grove

WF14EP

Tavern Street

WF19UX

Wakefield Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.