Westgate - WF1 1EW
Key Postcode Insights
WF1 1EW is a residential postcode situated on Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 with 38 addresses.
It ranks as the 928th largest and 11th most expensive of the 1,053 postcodes in the WF1 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 38 properties: 38 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £69,257
- 10 Year change
- up 31.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £466pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £98/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF1 1EW is a residential postcode situated on Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 with 38 addresses.
It ranks as the 928th largest and 11th most expensive of the 1,053 postcodes in the WF1 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 38 properties: 38 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £69,257
- 10 Year change
- up 31.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £466pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £98/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WF1 1EW
- Elephant And Castle Yard
Modern Building | 6 Units
- Westgate Central
Modern Building | 24 Units
- 111 Westgate
Building | 4 Flats
- 115 Westgate
Building | 4 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF1 1EW sold for £48,000 on 18th December 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 1.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £69,257.
The WF1 1EW Sales Market has increased by 31.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1% | £69,257 |
| June 2025 | 1.7% | £68,546 |
| June 2024 | 3.7% | £67,427 |
| June 2023 | -0.1% | £65,040 |
| June 2022 | 7.8% | £65,100 |
| June 2021 | 5.8% | £60,371 |
| June 2020 | 4.3% | £57,072 |
| June 2019 | 2.3% | £54,744 |
| June 2018 | 3.4% | £53,515 |
| June 2017 | -2.1% | £51,749 |
| June 2016 | 3.4% | £52,865 |
| June 2015 | 2.3% | £51,140 |
| June 2014 | 2.6% | £49,981 |
| June 2013 | -2.9% | £48,707 |
| June 2012 | -0.9% | £50,165 |
| June 2011 | -3.1% | £50,635 |
| June 2010 | -2% | £52,246 |
| June 2009 | -14.1% | £53,337 |
| June 2008 | -1.9% | £62,068 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £63,296 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £466.
The WF1 1EW Rental Market has increased by 47.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3% | £466pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.2% | £452pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.8% | £438pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.2% | £402pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.8% | £375pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.3% | £348pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.5% | £324pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.6% | £319pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.7% | £315pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.3% | £317pcm |
| June 2016 | 2% | £316pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.4% | £310pcm |
| June 2014 | 0.4% | £305pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.9% | £304pcm |
| June 2012 | -1.8% | £307pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.5% | £313pcm |
| June 2010 | -3.4% | £308pcm |
| June 2009 | -7.3% | £319pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.9% | £344pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £341pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 18th December 2025 for £48,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.3%. The postcode has had a total of 59 sales since 1995.
WF1 1EW has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2025£48,000 | 2 Bed Flat4, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW4, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW
- Sold Sep 2021£55,000 | 2 Bed Flat3, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW3, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW
- Sold Aug 2021£53,000 | 2 Bed Flat4, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW4, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW
- Sold Jan 2021£65,000 | 2 Bed Flat5, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW5, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW
- Sold Mar 2019£72,500 | 2 Bed Flat9, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW9, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW
Nearby Postcodes
WF1 1EW is the 928th largest and the 11th most expensive postcode out of the 1,053 postcodes in the WF1 area.
- WF1 1XP, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1WF1 1XP1 Addresses|62 m away
- WF1 1EL, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1WF1 1EL10 Addresses|80 m away
- WF1 1ED, Smyth Street, Wakefield, WF1WF1 1ED1 Addresses|133 m away
- WF1 2TE, Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1WF1 2TE1 Addresses|135 m away
- WF1 1EP, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1WF1 1EP1 Addresses|143 m away
Property Types
- 38 modern flats built after 1980
- modern flat (38)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 26 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (12)
- G (0)
- D (14)
- No EPC (12)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2017£530,000 | 5 Bed House37, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JX37, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JX
- Sold Oct 2018£529,656 | 2 Bed Flat5, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW5, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW
- Sold Oct 2018£529,656 | 2 Bed Flat4, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW4, Westgate Central 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW
Schools Nearby
- Wakefield Lawefield Primary School500 m away
- Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School1.0 km away
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School1.1 km away
- Trinity Academy Cathedral1.5 km away
- Outwood Academy City Fields2.0 km away
- St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy2.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF1 1EW is Wakefield Westgate station, which is 100 metres away.
- Wakefield Westgate|100 m away
- Wakefield Kirkgate|1.1 km away
- Sandal & Agbrigg|2.5 km away
- Outwood|3.8 km away