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New home
£300,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,182 sq ft
Plover Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1
Freehold
Added on 31/08/2026 
House prices in Wakefield
West Yorkshire · 2,053 sales registered so far in the 12 months to May 2026 · HM Land Registry data
Average house price in Wakefield
The average (median) house price in Wakefield, West Yorkshire was £235,000 in the 12 months to May 2026, from 2,053 sales registered so far — 2.2% up on the year before and 20.5% up on five years ago. Semi-detached homes were the most common sale at a median £225,000; detached £360,000; terraced £170,000; flats £115,000. Homes with a recorded floor area sold for about £256 per square foot (£2,756/m²), based on 4,334 of 4,447 sales over two years.
- Median sold price
- £235,000
- 12 months to May 2026
- Half of sales were above this price, half below
- Change on a year ago
- +2.2%
- median vs the previous 12 months
- Shown only when both years have 30+ sales
- Price per sq ft
- £256
- typical range £204–£302
- From 4,334 of 4,447 sales with an EPC floor area (2 years)
- Sales registered so far
- 2,053
- 12 months to May 2026
- Recent months are still being registered; counts are never compared year on year
- vs West Yorkshire
- +9%
- West Yorkshire median £215,000
- Difference between the two medians
Sales completed to July 2026, as registered by 29 Aug 2026 · headline figures cover the 12 months to May 2026 (later months are still being registered) Wakefield = the Wakefield post town: WF1–WF4 (as recorded in the sales)
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House prices in Wakefield by property type
| Type | Sales | Median price | £/sq ft | Typical size | Change (1y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 660 | £360,000 | £304 | 1,195 sq ft | 0.0% |
| Semi-detached | 795 | £225,000 | £262 | 850 sq ft | +4.4% |
| Terraced | 465 | £170,000 | £206 | 829 sq ft | +3.0% |
| Flats | 133 | £115,000 | £182 | 635 sq ft | −4.2% |
Wakefield house price trend
Wakefield median West Yorkshire median sales per period still being registered
| Period | Median sold price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2021 | £201,975 | 658 |
| Q1 2022 | £201,995 | 656 |
| Q2 2022 | £212,500 | 744 |
| Q3 2022 | £228,050 | 692 |
| Q4 2022 | £228,100 | 694 |
| Q1 2023 | £215,000 | 475 |
| Q2 2023 | £209,995 | 489 |
| Q3 2023 | £217,000 | 568 |
| Q4 2023 | £220,000 | 549 |
| Q1 2024 | £220,000 | 476 |
| Q2 2024 | £232,000 | 573 |
| Q3 2024 | £220,000 | 579 |
| Q4 2024 | £221,000 | 663 |
| Q1 2025 | £238,500 | 658 |
| Q2 2025 | £240,000 | 485 |
| Q3 2025 | £235,000 | 641 |
| Q4 2025 | £240,000 | 592 |
| Q1 2026 | £225,000 | 378 |
| Q2 2026 | £225,000 | 361 |
| Q3 2026 | £213,500 | 49 |
Median of completed sales per period, not seasonally adjusted; the latest months are still being registered.
UK House Price Index (mix-adjusted) for Wakefield: £198,519, +4.8% on the year (June 2026) — why this differs from our median.
What homes in Wakefield sold for
18%
21%
20%
14%
9%
8%
5%
6%
£105k–£155k
£155k–£205k
£205k–£255k
£255k–£305k
£305k–£355k
£355k–£405k
£405k–£455k
£455k+
Most homes in Wakefield sold for £105k–£255k (59% of sales).
Sold house prices in Wakefield
| Sold | Address | Type | Price | Floor area | £/sq ft | vs last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 81, Parkinson Close WF1 4NR | Semi-detached | £210,000 | 753 sq ft | £279 | +24% (2020) |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 191, Leeds Road WF1 2PS | Terraced | £152,500 | 1,055 sq ft | £145 | — |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 16, Annie Street WF1 2PL | Terraced | £140,000 | 667 sq ft | £210 | +180% (2020) |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 12, Manor Haigh Road WF2 8SF | Semi-detached | £90,000 | 958 sq ft | £94 | — |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 41, Park Hill Way WF1 5FS | Detached | £370,000 | 1,442 sq ft | £257 | −7% (2022) |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 29, High Keep Fold WF4 3QL | Detached | £340,000 | 1,206 sq ft | £282 | — |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 40a, George Street WF4 5DE | Semi-detached | £263,000 | 527 sq ft | £499 | +20% (2019) |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 54, Heron Drive WF2 6SP | Detached | £445,000 | 1,076 sq ft | £413 | +41% (2021) |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 23, Beech Croft WF2 6NY | Detached | £285,000 | 818 sq ft | £348 | — |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 22, Blacksmith Mews WF3 3TZ | Terraced | £205,000 | 732 sq ft | £280 | +27% (2019) |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 8, Peacock Avenue WF2 0EG | Semi-detached | £130,000 | 915 sq ft | £142 | — |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 17, Herbage View WF4 1FD | Detached | £422,500 | 1,539 sq ft | £274 | — |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 6, Pledwick Rise WF2 6DH | Detached | £420,000 | 1,130 sq ft | £372 | — |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 5, Woodland Rise WF2 9DN | Detached | £338,000 | 926 sq ft | £365 | +33% (2024) |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 30, the Heathers WF4 1TQ | Semi-detached | £232,500 | 753 sq ft | £309 | +41% (2021) |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 147, Howden Way WF1 4PL | Flats · Leasehold | £85,000 | 667 sq ft | £127 | — |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 7, Abbey Close WF3 2FD | Terraced · Leasehold | £232,500 | 1,109 sq ft | £210 | — |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 75, Lee Moor Road WF3 4EF | Terraced | £200,000 | 947 sq ft | £211 | — |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 4, St Johns Square WF1 2QX | Flats · Leasehold | £199,950 | 969 sq ft | £206 | +14% (2025) |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 24, Henry Street WF2 9NY | Terraced | £105,000 | 635 sq ft | £165 | — |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 11, Attlee Avenue WF4 2EP | Semi-detached | £95,000 | 840 sq ft | £113 | −3% (2021) |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 7, Chevet Grove WF2 6JB | Detached | £537,500 | 1,507 sq ft | £357 | +13% (2022) |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 8, Ridings Lane WF3 3SE | Detached | £265,000 | 689 sq ft | £385 | — |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 35, Rutland Road WF4 4TF | Semi-detached | £213,500 | 592 sq ft | £361 | +70% (2024) |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 161, Waterton Road WF2 8LZ | Semi-detached | £195,000 | 947 sq ft | £206 | +90% (2022) |
The most recent registered sales. Full histories, including every sale since 1995, are on the street pages.
Streets in Wakefield
Most expensive streets
- Hill Top Road WF2 £822,500· 8 sales
- The Balk WF2 £610,000· 5 sales
- Woodthorpe Lane WF2 £584,500· 12 sales
- George Lane WF4 £540,000· 8 sales
- Woodthorpe Park Drive WF2 £525,000· 5 sales
- Windsor View WF3 £524,950· 5 sales
- Chevet Lane WF2 £510,000· 5 sales
- Manygates Lane WF2 £495,000· 23 sales
Most affordable streets
- Market Street WF1 £49,000· 5 sales
- Longfellow Grove WF3 £56,000· 5 sales
- Dunbar Street WF1 £69,000· 10 sales
- Dickinson Court WF1 £70,000· 6 sales
- Elizabeth Gardens WF1 £75,250· 10 sales
- Sandal Hall Mews WF2 £80,000· 27 sales
- Grove Road WF1 £80,000· 5 sales
- Spruce Court WF2 £86,000· 7 sales
Most active streets
- St Michaels View WF3 16in 12m
- Leeds Road WF1 13in 12m
- Crown Avenue WF3 13in 12m
- Bottom Boat Road WF3 12in 12m
- Scampston Drive WF3 11in 12m
- Leeds Road WF3 11in 12m
- Willow Way WF3 11in 12m
- Park Hill Way WF1 10in 12m
Medians over five years for streets with at least five sales; "most active" counts the last 12 months.
Postcode districts in Wakefield
| District | Sales (12m) | Median | £/sq ft | Change (1y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF3 | 564 | £248,698 | £281 | −2.7% |
| WF4 | 547 | £230,000 | £245 | +7.0% |
| WF2 | 509 | £235,000 | £252 | +4.4% |
| WF1 | 433 | £215,000 | £236 | +2.1% |
For sale in Wakefield now
Homes for sale in Wakefield today ask a median £232,500 (n = 90) vs £235,000 sold — asking is 1% below recent sold prices; £222 vs £256 per sq ft. 0% of Homello's listings here are under offer. Asking ≠ achieved; sold prices reflect deals agreed 4–6 months ago.
1/8
£330,000
2 beds · 1 bath · 792 sq ft
Hill Road, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2
Freehold
Added on 31/08/2026
1/8
New home
£290,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 823 sq ft
Ruby Street, WAKEFIELD, West Yorkshire, WF1
Freehold
Added on 31/08/2026
1/8
£290,000
4 beds · 2 baths · 1,190 sq ft
Bittern Croft, WAKEFIELD, West Yorkshire, WF4
Freehold
Added on 31/08/2026
Sold prices at developments in Wakefield
- The Glade at Woodland Vale · Redrow Homes15 resales · median £240,500· +156% on first sale
- Windsor Park · Charles Church7 resales · median £250,000· +5% on first sale
- Newland Grange · Taylor Wimpey12 first sales· median £269,995· from 2021
- Redrow at City Fields · Redrow Homes7 first sales· median £269,950· from 2019
New-build sales register 6–12 months after completion; "resale" means a later sale at an address whose first recorded sale was a new build.
House prices near Wakefield
- Ossett West Yorkshire · 4.4 km 93% of here
- Normanton West Yorkshire · 6.5 km 86% of here
- Dewsbury West Yorkshire · 7.7 km 74% of here
- Leeds West Yorkshire · 14 km 104% of here
- Batley West Yorkshire · 9.7 km 79% of here
- Barnsley South Yorkshire · 14.9 km 76% of here
- Heckmondwike West Yorkshire · 10.9 km 77% of here
- Castleford West Yorkshire · 11.4 km 79% of here
- Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield · 13.9 km 110% of here
- Mirfield West Yorkshire · 12.2 km 102% of here
Part of West Yorkshire
What's my home worth?
A 90 m² (970 sq ft) home in Wakefield is worth roughly £198k–£293k at the area's typical £204–£302 per square foot — a range, not a valuation.
Check your addressQuestions about house prices in Wakefield
›What is the average house price in Wakefield?
The median sold price in Wakefield, West Yorkshire was £235,000 in the 12 months to May 2026 (2,053 sales registered so far); the mean was £257,783. We quote medians because a few very expensive or very cheap sales pull a mean around. The West Yorkshire median over the same period was £215,000. Portals and the ONS publish different figures because they use different boundaries, windows and adjustments.
›How much is a house in Wakefield per square foot?
Homes sold in Wakefield, West Yorkshire over the two years to May 2026 with a recorded floor area achieved a median £256 per square foot (interquartile range £204–£302), from 4,334 sales matched to an Energy Performance Certificate floor area.
›Are house prices in Wakefield going up or down?
In the 12 months to May 2026, the median was 2.2% up on the previous 12 months and 20.5% up on five years earlier. These compare completed sales registered so far; the most recent months are still being registered, so the latest figures move as late registrations arrive.
›What is the most expensive street in Wakefield?
Of streets with at least five sales in the last five years, Hill Top Road (WF2) has the highest median sold price at £822,500 across 8 sales.
›Where does this data come from and how up to date is it?
Every sale is from HM Land Registry's Price Paid Data for England and Wales, which we re-import monthly. Sales completed to July 2026, as registered by 29 Aug 2026 · headline figures cover the 12 months to May 2026 (later months are still being registered). Floor areas come from Energy Performance Certificates matched by address.
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Sources and method. Sales completed to July 2026, as registered by 29 Aug 2026 · headline figures cover the 12 months to May 2026 (later months are still being registered).Next HM Land Registry release ~28 Sept 2026. Medians unless stated; averages only where 30 or more sales. Category A sales only (standard price-paid transactions), houses and flats.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Floor areas derived from Energy Performance Certificate data © Crown copyright, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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