Wakefield Local Property Guide

Welcome to Wakefield 

Sitting just 9 miles south of Leeds, along the River Calder, Wakefield in West Yorkshire is a small city, home to around 350,000 residents. As an important market town, walking the streets offers an insight into history. Don’t miss the city’s cathedral, which dominates the skyline with its 247-ft spire (the tallest in Yorkshire!). It’s a place that balances the benefits of city comforts, lots of history, good schools, industries, and nightlife, as well as reasonable property prices.

So whether you’re hunting properties for sale in Wakefield, or need to enlist the help of estate agents in Wakefield to sell your home, Purplebricks can help.  

Explore properties for sale in Wakefield 

When looking for houses for sale in Wakefield, you’ll have a fair few neighbourhoods to choose from, each with its own character. There’s Sandal, with its understated charm, or Walton’s small but historic village, or Ossett that stands out as one of Wakefield’s busiest satellite towns. There is plenty of choice, so where will you choose?  

Despite the short commute, the average property prices in Wakefield are slightly lower than those of Leeds, with Wakefield standing at £194,224 whereas Leeds has a higher average of around £246,563. In terms of houses, Wakefield has: 

• Detached homes averaging £456,161 

• For a semi, you could be looking at spending £267,504 

• Terraced homes are £202,836 on average 

• Flats go for around £101,960 

Our House Price Index goes into more detail about average property prices around the UK. And, if you need more insight into the local area, our Purplebricks local estate agents in Wakefield can help. 

Find estate agents in Wakefield 

Thinking of selling? Your Purplebricks Wakefield estate agents can help get your property on the market quickly and easily. It starts with a free house valuation, and you can even instruct us online, so there’s truly no delay. And, you get full control of your sale, right from day one. Pick your package, choose any add-ons, and get 24/7 access to your performance report. No fuss, no hassle; it’s the modern way to sell.  

Making moves in Wakefield 

Choosing your next step should be an exciting one. Whether you fancy scouring the market for your unicorn home, you start your search for houses for sale in Wakefield right here. And, if you’re gearing up to sell, our estate agents in Wakefield are on standby, ready to support. Whatever your next move, let’s do it together.