Wakefield Rent Guide and Insights
Discover Wakefield's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
Houses
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!
What is the average rent for a house in Wakefield?
The average monthly rent for a house in Wakefield is £997, costing on average £1 per sqft.
Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £845 for a two-bedroom, £1,054 for a three-bedroom, £1,433 for a four-bedroom, and £1,735 for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Wakefield feature gardens and parking?
In Wakefield, 73% of houses have a garden and 75% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Wakefield?
The housing mix in Wakefield is 12% detached, 35% semi-detached, 47% terraced, and 5% other.
What is the most expensive area in Wakefield to rent a home?
The most expensive area to rent a house in Wakefield is WF2, where the average monthly rent is £1,160. The second and third most expensive areas are WF1 with an average rent of £1,130 and WF4 with an average rent of £1,088 .
What is the cheapest area in Wakefield to rent a home?
The cheapest area to rent a house in Wakefield is WF16, where the average monthly rent is £853. The second and third cheapest areas are WF17 with an average rent of £859 and WF9 with an average rent of £908 .
Flats and apartments
Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!
What is the average rent for a flat in Wakefield?
The average monthly rent for a flat in Wakefield is £711, costing on average £2 per sqft per month.
Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £632 for a one-bedroom, £768 for a two-bedroom, £884 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Wakefield feature balconies and parking?
In Wakefield, 11% of flats have a balcony and 73% include parking.
What is the most expensive area in Wakefield to rent a flat?
The most expensive area to rent a flat in Wakefield is WF17, where the average monthly rent is £814. The second and third most expensive areas are WF3 with an average rent of £810 and WF1 with an average rent of £803 .
What is the cheapest area in Wakefield to rent a flat?
The cheapest area to rent a flat in Wakefield is WF9, where the average monthly rent is £618. The second and third cheapest areas are WF12 with an average rent of £632 and WF16 with an average rent of £641 .
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