Wakefield house prices
Wakefield is rising, a value area.
Momentum+1.1%Rising
Vs typical-31%Below average
Rental yield4.0%Low yield
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1995: £42,910 → 2025: £194,224 (4.5×)
Typical price
£194,224
United Kingdom
Rank in United Kingdom
#283
of 349
Population 2024
367k
Median pay
£34,400
5.6× price-to-income
Median rent
£650/mo
4.0% gross yield
Market read
At £194,224, homes in Wakefield are 31% below the typical United Kingdom local authority (£283,271), ranking #283 of 349.
Prices are up 1.1% over the last year.
Price history
Typical price by year.
Top industries · share of jobs
Retail & wholesale16%
Health & social work15%
Manufacturing11%
Transport & storage11%
Admin & support8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Wakefield?
The typical home in Wakefield (United Kingdom) is worth £194,224 — 31% below the typical United Kingdom local authority (£283,271).
How have Wakefield house prices changed since 1995?
They have risen 4.5×, from £42,910 in 1995 to £194,224 in 2025.
Is Wakefield affordable?
With a median pay of £34,400, homes cost about 5.6× income.
What is the rental yield in Wakefield?
Median rent is £650/mo, about a 4.0% gross yield.