Sell your house in Wakefield Fast

Whether your home is in Wakefield city centre, nestled among its shops, bars and cafes, or you live in one of the beautiful villages on its outskirts, we can make selling your house in Wakefield a stress-free and smooth process. Here at Good Move, we organise your sale for you, and we can even purchase your home within as little as 7 days. All that we require from you is that you fill in one of our online forms – after that, we’ll send you a free, no-obligation cash offer for your property.

A real jewel in West Yorkshire’s crown, Wakefield is famous for its green spaces, with Newmillderdam Country Park, Pugneys Country Park, Thornes Park, and Angler’s Country Park just a short drive from the city centre. While the Hepworth Wakefield, the Theatre Royal and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park are perfect for culture vultures, the city’s cathedral, the Chantry Chapel of St Mary and Sandel Castle are sure to keep history buffs entertained.

Average costs for Wakefield

• Monthly travel pass: £62.50
• Cappuccino: £2.58
• Pint of beer: £3.50
• Three course meal for two people: £50
• Monthly gym membership: £30.83

Best areas to live in Wakefield

Whether you’re after vibrant city centre living or a more rural setting not too far removed from the hustle and bustle of a cultural city, Wakefield can offer everything you need at an affordable price. The heart of Wakefield city centre boasts a wealth of independent restaurants, bars, and shops, and convenient road and rail networks link Wakefield to larger cities, natural hiking spots and historical landmarks. 

Walton

An 11-minute drive from Wakefield city centre, Walton is a charming village brimming with period properties, quaint pubs, and natural beauty. The Walton Colliery Nature Park and the Lupton Pond really make Walton a picturesque place to live, while the Waterton Park Hotel and the village’s sprawling golf course, a tennis club and other sports grounds ensure there is always entertainment. The average price of properties in Walton is £259,692.

Outwood

Located to the North of Wakefield, the district of Outwood is perfect for commuters, with the A650 connecting it to the M1 for easy access to South Leeds and Bradford and a train station providing services to Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster, and Wakefield. A pretty district with bags of historical character, the average price of properties in Outwood is £190,820.

Stanley

With plenty of pubs, shops, takeaway restaurants and a community centre, the village of Stanley is packed with amenities, and it offers scenic walking routes along the River Calder. The nearby A642 also makes the village popular with commuters, who have hassle-free access to Leeds via the M62, but only pay £173,047 on average for properties in the area.

Lofthouse

Located between Wakefield and Leeds on the A61, Lofthouse is not only a beautiful village with charming shops, pubs, schools and churches, but it is ideal for commuters working in Leeds and Bradford, which are only 6.9 and 19.5 miles away respectively. With average property prices in Lofthouse of £196,912, this village offers proximity to neighbouring cities without city centre property prices.

Alverthorpe

One of the most affordable suburbs of Wakefield, Alverthorpe is only a five-minute drive west of the city, yet its average property prices sit at an impressive £159,528. Infant and primary schools in Alverthorpe make it an ideal location for families with children, while nearby meadowland and a 52-acre Local Nature Reserve will keep walkers and nature-lovers busy.

Things to do in Wakefield

Wakefield may be close to Leeds, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have anything to offer! In fact, you’ll find there are loads of great things to discover in the area. 

Visit the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

An open-air gallery set over 500 acres in the grounds of Bretton Hall, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park exhibits large-scales sculptures and artworks by a range of international artists, including Wakefield’s own Barbara Hepworth and Castleford’ Henry Moore. 

Get acquainted with local artwork at The Hepworth

Named after Wakefield artist Barbara Hepworth, The Hepworth is an art gallery that sits in Wakefield City Centre just south of the River Calder, views of which can be seen from within the gallery itself. An architectural wonder made of concrete blocks in a brutalist style, The Hepworth houses both temporary and permanent collections, including works by Hepworth herself, along with those of LS Lowry, David Hockney, and Henry Moore, among others.

Stroll around Angler’s Country Park

Angler’s Country Park is just one of many sites of natural beauty in Wakefield, and it has been awarded Green Flag status. While its large play area and Room on the Brook Adventure Trail are certain to keep the kids entertained, its lake, two-mile lakeside path and woodland walks are perfect for walkers, runners and cyclists alike, and it is just a 17-minute drive from Wakefield city centre.

Hit the shops at Trinity Walk

Situated in Wakefield city centre, Trinity Walk is a shopping centre filled to the brim with shops and cafes. Whether you fancy a coffee and a catch-up with friends or a shopping spree at the likes of H&M, Topshop, New Look, Debenhams, and Next, Trinity Walk has it all.

Grab a pint and watch a band at the Red Shed

The Red Shed is, as its name suggests, a wooden, shed-like building painted in a bold red colour, and it is situated on edge of Wakefield’s city centre. The home of Wakefield Labour Club, The Red Shed is an award-winning music venue, bar and meeting place, and it hosts some of the best live music that Wakefield has to offer.