What are prices by property type in Wakefield?

Latest medians: Detached £313,453, Semi-detached £199,950, Terraced £150,000, Flats £110,000.

What home types are most common in Wakefield?

Housing mix: semi-detached 44.6%, detached 22.3%.

How many households are in Wakefield?

There are 153,075 households in Wakefield

What are house prices in Wakefield?

Based on 3,832 recent sales, the median price is £200,000.

What's the average income in Wakefield?

Average resident income is about £40,144 per year.

What's the Wakefield population and density?

Wakefield population is 353,370 with density 1043.6 per km².

How much social housing is near Wakefield?

About 19.1% across the Wakefield area.

How safe is Wakefield?

Crime level in Wakefield is high with about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How deprived is Wakefield?

Deprivation score 7/10 (rank 12539 of 32844 in country).

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Q: What schools in Wakefield and how are they rated?

There are 159 schools in Wakefield: 113 primary (10 Outstanding and 88 Good) and 18 secondary (4 Outstanding and 11 Good)

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield

About

Wakefield is a district in West Yorkshire, covering an area of around 340 square kilometres. It includes the city of Wakefield, along with towns such as Pontefract, Castleford, and Knottingley. The district is located along the River Calder and has a mix of urban and rural landscapes, including farmland and woodland. Its industrial heritage is tied to coal mining and textiles, though many former mining sites have been repurposed.

The area is known for landmarks like the Hepworth Wakefield art gallery and the historic Pontefract Castle. Transport links include the M1 and M62 motorways, as well as rail connections to Leeds and Sheffield. Wakefield district has a population of around 350,000, with a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces. The region also hosts events like the Pontefract Liquorice Festival, reflecting local traditions.

Area overview

On average Wakefield has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wakefield is £40,144 per year. There are 159 schools in Wakefield: 113 primary (10 Outstanding and 88 Good) and 18 secondary (4 Outstanding and 11 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

122

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

19.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wakefield Population

353,370

Population density

1,043.6 per km²

Demographics

British

311,634

88.19%

Other White

15,637

4.43%

Pakistani

7,107

2.01%

African

3,589

1.02%

Indian

2,291

0.65%

Total population: 353,370

Housing

Owns outright

48,566

31.73%

Owns with a mortgage

47,260

30.87%

Social rents from council

22,323

14.58%

Private landlord or letting agency

19,969

13.05%

Other social rented

10,865

7.1%

Total households: 153,075

Property prices in Wakefield

Based on 3,832 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Wakefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £2,270,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	951	£313,453	£190,000	£260,000	£385,000	£587,500
Flats	169	£110,000	£53,500	£87,500	£132,000	£192,000
Semi-Detached	1,615	£199,950	£120,000	£165,000	£237,476	£299,995
Terraced	1,097	£150,000	£87,000	£125,000	£185,000	£250,000

10 years price trend in Wakefield

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail