Shay Lane - WF2 6LN
Key Postcode Insights
WF2 6LN is a residential postcode situated on Shay Lane, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 144th largest and 478th most expensive of the 1,917 postcodes in the WF2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 1 house and 2 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £223,008
- 10 Year change
- up 39.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,007pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £258/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF2 6LN is a residential postcode situated on Shay Lane, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 144th largest and 478th most expensive of the 1,917 postcodes in the WF2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 1 house and 2 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £223,008
- 10 Year change
- up 39.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,007pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £258/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WF2 6LN
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF2 6LN sold for £247,500 on 11th December 2015. Since then prices are up an average of 40.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £223,008.
The WF2 6LN Sales Market has increased by 39.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2% | £223,008 |
| June 2025 | 1.9% | £218,646 |
| June 2024 | 3.1% | £214,594 |
| June 2023 | 1.1% | £208,050 |
| June 2022 | 9.3% | £205,749 |
| June 2021 | 5.2% | £188,203 |
| June 2020 | 4.4% | £178,879 |
| June 2019 | 2.1% | £171,268 |
| June 2018 | 3.7% | £167,736 |
| June 2017 | 1.1% | £161,686 |
| June 2016 | 4.4% | £159,964 |
| June 2015 | 1.3% | £153,274 |
| June 2014 | 4.5% | £151,375 |
| June 2013 | -1.1% | £144,916 |
| June 2012 | -2.1% | £146,505 |
| June 2011 | -1.9% | £149,584 |
| June 2010 | 2.5% | £152,422 |
| June 2009 | -9.7% | £148,697 |
| June 2008 | -1.7% | £164,761 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £167,588 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,007.
The WF2 6LN Rental Market has increased by 50.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.5% | £1,007pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.1% | £973pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.1% | £944pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.8% | £873pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.8% | £810pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.3% | £752pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.6% | £707pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.6% | £689pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.2% | £678pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.6% | £680pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.2% | £669pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.6% | £649pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.4% | £639pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.2% | £630pcm |
| June 2012 | -1% | £631pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.1% | £638pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.9% | £625pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.7% | £613pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.4% | £643pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £634pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 11th December 2015 for £247,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 40.1%. The postcode has had a total of 4 sales since 1995.
WF2 6LN has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2015£247,500 | 4 Bed House113, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6LN113, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6LN
- Sold Dec 2007£335,000 | 2 Bed Flat111C, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6LN111C, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6LN
- Sold Aug 2001£100,000 | 2 Bed Flat111B, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6LN111B, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6LN
- Sold Jan 1999£40,000 | 2 Bed Flat111B, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6LN111B, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6LN
Nearby Postcodes
WF2 6LN is the 144th largest and the 478th most expensive postcode out of the 1,917 postcodes in the WF2 area.
- WF2 6LB, Shay Lane, Walton, Wakefield, WF2WF2 6LB12 Addresses|35 m away
- WF2 6LX, Brooklands Avenue, Walton, Wakefield, WF2WF2 6LX40 Addresses|89 m away
- WF2 6LG, Cherrytree Drive, Walton, Wakefield, WF2WF2 6LG9 Addresses|95 m away
- WF2 6NB, Shay Lane, Walton, Wakefield, WF2WF2 6NB11 Addresses|103 m away
- WF2 6LY, Brooklands Road, Walton, Wakefield, WF2WF2 6LY27 Addresses|106 m away
Property Types
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 2 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- modern house (1)
- mid-century flat (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2019£3,590,000 | 4 Bed House189, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6NW189, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6NW
- Sold Dec 2019£780,000 | 5 Bed House154, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6LA154, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6LA
- Sold Nov 2025£760,000 | 4 Bed House150, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6LA150, Shay Lane, Wakefield, WF2 6LA
Schools Nearby
- Walton Primary Academy400 m away
- Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School1.8 km away
- Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School1.9 km away
- St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy2.0 km away
- Crofton Academy2.0 km away
- Kettlethorpe High School2.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF2 6LN is Sandal & Agbrigg station, which is 2.1 kilometres away.
- Sandal & Agbrigg|2.1 km away
- Wakefield Kirkgate|3.7 km away
- Wakefield Westgate|4.7 km away
- Streethouse|4.8 km away
