Wakefield house prices
West Yorkshire · Official UK House Price Index, August 2026.
The average home in Wakefield sold for £199,283 in August 2026, 2.9% up on the same month a year earlier. Figures are the official UK House Price Index average for the Wakefield local authority area, covering all residential sales.
Average sold price
£199k
Change over the last year
2.9% up
Average price, last 12 months
£195k
Sept 25
£197k
Dec 25
£197k
Mar 26
£197k
May 26
£199k
Aug 26
Over the last 12 months the average has risen by £3,816 (2.0%).
Average price by property type in Wakefield
Detached
£315k
Semi-detached
£200k
Terraced
£160k
Flat or maisonette
£101k
Figures cover the Wakefield local authority area and are published monthly by HM Land Registry.
Wakefield house prices: common questions
- What is the average house price in Wakefield?
- The average home in Wakefield sold for £199,283 in August 2026, according to the official UK House Price Index.
- Are house prices in Wakefield rising or falling?
- Average prices in Wakefield are 2.9% higher than the same month a year earlier.
- How much does a flat or a house cost in Wakefield?
- In Wakefield, a flat or maisonette averages £100,645, a terraced home £159,794 and a detached home £314,988.
- Where do these Wakefield house prices come from?
- They are official UK House Price Index averages for the Wakefield local authority area, published monthly by HM Land Registry from real completed sales.
- How can I find out what my own home in Wakefield is worth?
- Search your postcode on GaffGuide for a free estimate of that specific home, built from nearby sold prices and the property's certified floor area. No sign-up and no payment.
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