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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Pollen forecast for Wakefield
Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).
Local administration around Wakefield
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Recent Sold Prices in Wakefield
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15, THE PINNACLE, INGS ROAD | £50,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 10, THE PINNACLE, INGS ROAD | £55,000 | Flat | Apr 2026 |
| 9, THE SPRINGS | £120,000 | Terraced | Feb 2026 |
| 29, THE PINNACLE, INGS ROAD | £69,000 | Flat | Dec 2025 |
| 4, WESTGATE CENTRAL, 117, WESTGATE | £48,000 | Flat | Dec 2025 |
| APARTMENT 24, BAYHEATH HOUSE, 20, MARKET STREET | £49,000 | Flat | Oct 2025 |
| 14, THE PINNACLE, INGS ROAD | £45,000 | Flat | Oct 2025 |
| 14, THE PINNACLE, INGS ROAD | £45,000 | 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 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
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
- 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.