Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WF4 postcode area, covering Wakefield and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£151,944
Median price
£130,475
5-year trend
+34.9%
Total sales
22,645
The WF4 area has 1,128 individual postcodes with 22,645 registered sales. Prices are +61.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Wakefield. The five-year price movement is +34.9%.
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
WF4 averages £151,944, placing it in the affordable category, +61.7% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 22,645 recorded sales across 1,128 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WF4 is +34.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WF4 4WA
£175,126 avg · 169 sales
WF4 1JU
£94,755 avg · 156 sales
WF4 3PR
£119,846 avg · 144 sales
WF4 5BR
£108,487 avg · 143 sales
WF4 1EB
£64,186 avg · 122 sales
WF4 5RD
£137,789 avg · 107 sales
WF4 5JR
£77,106 avg · 103 sales
WF4 5QS
£95,311 avg · 102 sales
WF4 5QU
£110,535 avg · 98 sales
This WF4 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 WF4 postcode area is £151,944, based on 22,645 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Wakefield.
Properties in WF4 average £151,944, which is +61.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£130,475) is 14.1% below the average (£151,944), 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 WF4 have moved +34.9% 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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