New Homes in Wakefield
Wakefield is a charming West Yorkshire market town that combines heritage with modern convenience. Families benefit from highly regarded schools and attractions such as the National Coal Mining Museum and Theatre Royal, which features family-friendly shows. Meanwhile, the renowned Hepworth Wakefield gallery and Yorkshire Sculpture Park showcase the city's thriving arts scene.
Commuters enjoy excellent transport links with direct trains to Leeds in just 15 minutes. Pugneys Country Park offers scenic lake views and abundant wildlife, less than a 10-minute drive from the centre.
Explore our new homes in Wakefield and uncover life in this culturally rich town.
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- £275,000 to £530,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- £370,000 to £530,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
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- £475,000 to £540,000
- 4 bedroom
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- £315,000 to £575,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- £465,000 to £1,000,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- £970,000 to £1,250,000
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- £150,000 to £482,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- £350,000 to £635,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- £285,000 to £476,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- £299,995 to £449,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
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New Homes in Wakefield FAQs
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A cathedral city which offers a pleasant atmosphere and superb location within Yorkshire, there are sure to be lots of reasons why you’re thinking about buying a new home in Wakefield.
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The city centre has plenty of landmarks and attractions to explore, including the Gothic cathedral which has a history dating back many centuries. Wakefield Museum is only a short stroll from there, and likewise the Gissing Centre where you can learn more about the city’s famous novelist.
From Sandal Castle to contemporary art galleries like the Hepworth, there are also lots of open spaces to enjoy in and around town. Thornes Park, Holmfield Park and Clarence Park are all just south of the city centre, while Pugneys Watersports Centre and Country Park is on the south bank of the Calder. Don’t miss Stanley Marsh, the Southern Washlands and Walton Colliery Nature Park either.
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Wakefield and its surrounding area have plenty of excellent schools for your children to attend.
Primary schools in Wakefield
Top primaries include Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane, Rook’s Nest Academy and Wrenthorpe’s Jerry Clay Academy, which are all classed as outstanding by Ofsted.
Secondary schools in Wakefield
If you’re looking for the best local secondaries, Outwood Academy City Fields and Castleford Academy should come into consideration. They too are both rated as outstanding by the education board.
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Free city bus in Wakefield
Getting around central areas of Wakefield is easy, thanks to a free city bus which can be used by visitors and locals alike.
Buses in Wakefield
There are lots of other bus routes crossing the area, as well as rail services from Wakefield Westgate. Services to Leeds from here take just 15 minutes.
The drive to the neighbouring city takes a similar amount of time, while Wakefield is connected to a wide range of places by the M1 and M62 motorways which both pass close to town.