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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

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 3,762 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Wakefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £1,480,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	947	£317,500	£190,000	£260,000	£388,748	£598,200
Flats	177	£110,000	£52,900	£87,500	£130,000	£181,000
Semi-Detached	1,556	£200,000	£125,000	£165,000	£240,000	£299,995
Terraced	1,082	£152,250	£85,050	£125,000	£185,375	£247,950

10 years median price trend in Wakefield

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

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

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