Living in Wakefield, West Yorkshire
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Local administration around Wakefield
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Nearest GP surgeries to Wakefield
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Medical Centre | Thornhill Street, Wakefield | 0.2 mi | 01924 784101 |
| Warrengate Medical Centre | 78 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield | 0.3 mi | 01924 371011 |
| New Southgate Surgery | Buxton Place, Wakefield | 0.7 mi | 01924 334400 |
| Homestead | Homestead Medical Centre, Homestead Drive, Wakefield | 0.9 mi | 01924 384498 |
| Alverthorpe | Balne Lane, Wakefield | 0.9 mi | 01924 372584 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Wakefield
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | 26-28 Kirkgate, Wakefield | 0.1 mi | 01924 376181 |
| Trinity - Pharmacy Plus Health | Trinity Medical Centre, Thornhill Street, Wakefield | 0.2 mi | 01924 373062 |
| Warrengate - Pharmacy Plus Health | 82 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield | 0.3 mi | 01924 290435 |
| Kingfisher Chemist LTD | 192 Kirkgate, Wakefield | 0.3 mi | 01924 291898 |
| Well | The Pharmacy, Buxton Place, Newton Bar, Wakefield | 0.7 mi | 01924 369987 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Wakefield
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcm Dental Services LTD | 5 Queen Street, Wakefield | 0.1 mi | |
| Queen Street (dental Surgery) | 5-13 Queen Street, Wakefield | 0.1 mi | |
| Mydentist | Unit G19, Trinity Walk, Wakefield | 0.2 mi | |
| Trinity House Orthodontics | Trinity House, Borough Road, Wakefield | 0.2 mi | |
| Citrine House | Borough Road, Wakefield | 0.2 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Wakefield
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130, THE PINNACLE, INGS ROAD | £64,450 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 96, THE PINNACLE, INGS ROAD | £47,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 9, THE SPRINGS | £120,000 | Terraced | Feb 2026 |
| 4, WESTGATE CENTRAL, 117, WESTGATE | £48,000 | Flat | Dec 2025 |
| FLAT 31, GEORGE HOUSE, GEORGE STREET | £105,000 | Flat | Dec 2025 |
| APARTMENT 24, BAYHEATH HOUSE, 20, MARKET STREET | £49,000 | Flat | Oct 2025 |
| 15, FIRTH HOUSE, GEORGE STREET | £115,000 | Flat | Sep 2025 |
| APARTMENT 11, THE OLD CHAPEL, GROVE ROAD | £68,000 | Flat | Aug 2025 |
| FLAT 14, PEARL ASSURANCE HOUSE, 32, QUEEN STREET | £40,000 | Flat | Jul 2025 |
| APARTMENT 5, THE OLD CHAPEL, GROVE ROAD | £75,000 | Flat | Jan 2025 |
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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
Local Amenities in Wakefield
Parks & Green Spaces
- The Den 0.1 mi
- Coronation Gardens 0.2 mi
- Park 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- The Green 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
Area Profile for Wakefield
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Planning & Heritage in Wakefield
No special planning designations found near the town centre.