Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WF3 postcode area, covering Wakefield and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£154,762
Median price
£135,040
5-year trend
+41.9%
Total sales
20,450
The WF3 area has 889 individual postcodes with 20,450 registered sales. Prices are +61.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Wakefield. The five-year price movement is +41.9%.
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
WF3 averages £154,762, placing it in the affordable category, +61.0% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 20,450 recorded sales across 889 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WF3 is +41.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WF3 1AD
£122,697 avg · 200 sales
WF3 2EZ
£112,203 avg · 138 sales
WF3 2LZ
£152,993 avg · 128 sales
WF3 3BS
£121,289 avg · 128 sales
WF3 3NY
£101,409 avg · 126 sales
WF3 3ET
£158,488 avg · 123 sales
WF3 3SS
£132,809 avg · 118 sales
WF3 4AR
£112,876 avg · 117 sales
WF3 2BE
£91,663 avg · 113 sales
This WF3 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 WF3 postcode area is £154,762, based on 20,450 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Wakefield.
Properties in WF3 average £154,762, which is +61.0% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£135,040) is 12.7% below the average (£154,762), 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 WF3 have moved +41.9% 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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