WakefieldWF2
Wakefield · Yorkshire and The Humber
WF2 postcode district in Wakefield has demonstrated moderate property appreciation with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 3.3%, whilst rental returns have outpaced capital growth at 5.2% annually over the same period. The area is in a pre-cursor gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 55.5 out of 100, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. Population growth over five years remained modest at 1.1%, suggesting limited demographic pressure driving demand. The divergence between rental and capital growth rates indicates the district may appeal more to buy-to-let investors than those seeking rapid appreciation. These metrics reflect a stable but gradual market evolution characteristic of secondary urban centres in Yorkshire and The Humber.
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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
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What's changing in Wakefield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
28 planning applications submitted in WF2 over the last six months, 2 demolition.
- Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Application 22/00867/FUL [which granted full planning permission for the demolition of existing house, garages and outbuilding and alterations to existing site entrance and driveway. Erect a detached four storey house with integral garage and alterations to the ground level] to vary the approved plans to the external appearance and external layout of the site (including but not limited to, a change in materials, changes to openings, the removal of front and rear projections and a dormer and changes to the driveway and boundary treatments) and internal layout changes.Mar 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Non-material change to approved application ref: 24/02141/FUL dated 06/02/2025 (Demolition of existing rear conservatory, proposed single and two storey extensions to rear, porch to side, glazing and window amendments to front elevation (inclusive of 2no Juliette Balconies), new pitched roof to existing first floor extension and detached garage conversion with extension to create gym and spa) to amend fenestrations/openings to front elevation, amend roof light within rear extension and to add roof lights and a rear window to first floor of extensionJan 2026 · Decided
- 1 no single sided 'D6' outdoor display unit (facing south west) on planted area adjoining private carpark.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Wakefield (WF2) common questions
Is Wakefield up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Wakefield (WF2) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 23% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Wakefield safe?
Wakefield has a safety score of 51/100 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 (WF2) 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 (WF2) is £776 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wakefield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Wakefield (WF1), Wakefield (WF4), Wakefield (WF3), Normanton (WF6), Dewsbury (WF12). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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