Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WF2 postcode area, covering Wakefield and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£173,708
Median price
£131,250
5-year trend
+40.6%
Total sales
22,604
The WF2 area has 1,201 individual postcodes with 22,604 registered sales. Prices are +56.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Wakefield. The five-year price movement is +40.6%.
A West Yorkshire city with fast trains to London Kings Cross on the East Coast Main Line, affordable housing and good motorway links via the M1.
🚆 Main station
Wakefield Westgate
⏱️ London commute
~115 min by train
WF2 averages £173,708, placing it in the affordable category, +56.2% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 22,604 recorded sales across 1,201 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WF2 is +40.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WF2 0FD
£148,069 avg · 151 sales
WF2 9SL
£101,560 avg · 149 sales
WF2 6ED
£67,541 avg · 132 sales
WF2 9EA
£144,657 avg · 128 sales
WF2 0ED
£78,609 avg · 113 sales
WF2 6LW
£127,688 avg · 106 sales
WF2 8PX
£167,310 avg · 104 sales
WF2 9BG
£68,071 avg · 102 sales
WF2 8SH
£162,271 avg · 95 sales
This WF2 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WF2 postcode area is £173,708, based on 22,604 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Wakefield.
Properties in WF2 average £173,708, which is +56.2% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£131,250) is 24.4% below the average (£173,708), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WF2 have moved +40.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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