Average house price in Wakefield
The average house price in Wakefield (Yorkshire and The Humber) is £196,895, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 2.7% over the last 12 months. That is 27% below the UK average of £270,080.
- Average price
- £196,895
- 12-month change
- +2.7%
- vs UK average
- -27%
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £312,940 |
| Semi-detached | £198,032 |
| Terraced | £157,165 |
| Flat / maisonette | £99,149 |
Nearby areas in Yorkshire and The Humber
- Bradford£188,505
- Rotherham£190,256
- Calderdale£190,555
- Kirklees£205,741
- East Riding of Yorkshire£219,544
- Sheffield£222,080
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Wakefield?
- The average house price in Wakefield is £196,895, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Wakefield?
- Average house prices in Wakefield have risen by 2.7% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Wakefield?
- An average detached home in Wakefield costs £312,940 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Wakefield?
- An average flat or maisonette in Wakefield costs £99,149 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Wakefield expensive compared with the UK average?
- Wakefield's average house price of £196,895 is 27% below the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.