WakefieldWF3
Leeds · Yorkshire and The Humber
WF3 (Wakefield) in Yorkshire and The Humber has recorded a five-year price compound annual growth rate of 3.3%, with rental growth outpacing capital appreciation at 5.2% annually. Population expanded by 1.1% over the same period. The district sits in the early gentrification stage and scores 53.9 out of 100 on trajectory analysis, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The differential between rental and price growth suggests rental yield potential may merit attention for income-focused investors, though overall growth rates remain modest compared to national averages.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
- 4294 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Wakefield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.0 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
22 planning applications submitted in WF3 over the last six months, 2 change of use.
- Change of use of land to form travellers pitches with erection of nine single storey buildings for use as dayrooms, vehicle crossings and associated parking and landscaping worksJul 2026 · pending
- Retrospective application for change of use from industrial unit (class B2) to a fitness studio (class E)Jun 2026 · pending
- Two storey side and rear extension, incorporating garage to the sideJun 2026 · pending
Wakefield (WF3) common questions
Is Wakefield up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Wakefield (WF3) as Early. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 23% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Wakefield safe?
Wakefield has a safety score of 67/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Wakefield?
The average property price in Wakefield (WF3) is £194k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wakefield?
The median monthly rent in Wakefield (WF3) is £776 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wakefield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Ossett (WF5), Wakefield (WF1), Wakefield (WF2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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