West Yorkshire
Living in Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Thinking of moving to Wakefield? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Wakefield, West Yorkshire - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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1.8 Gbps
Max broadband
Recent Sold Prices in Wakefield
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 - 11, NORTHGATE | £450,000 | Other | Jul 2022 |
| 3, NORTHGATE | £1,615,348 | Other | Jul 2024 |
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Schools in Wakefield
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School | Requires Improvement | 1.0 mi |
| Newton Hill Community School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy City Fields | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
Broadband in Wakefield
1800 Mbps
Max Download
1800 Mbps
Median Download
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Local Amenities in Wakefield
Parks & Green Spaces
- The Den 0.1 mi
- Coronation Gardens 0.2 mi
- Park 0.2 mi
- Park 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- M&S Foodhall 0.1 mi
- Morrisons 0.1 mi
- Food Plus Supermarket 0.2 mi
- Dena Foods and Supermart 0.2 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.2 mi
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate Rail Station 0.3 mi
- Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station 0.5 mi
- Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station 1.5 mi
- Outwood Rail Station 2.3 mi
- Normanton Rail Station 3.3 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Boots 0.1 mi
- Baby Ultrasound Clinic 0.1 mi
- Superdrug 0.1 mi
- NHS Breast Screening 0.1 mi
- Drury Lane Health And Wellbeing Center 0.2 mi
Planning & Heritage in Wakefield
No special planning designations found near the town centre.