Cross Lane - WF2 8DB
Key Postcode Insights
WF2 8DB is a residential postcode situated on Cross Lane, Wakefield, WF2 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 161st largest and 482nd most expensive of the 1,917 postcodes in the WF2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £181,740
- 10 Year change
- up 56.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,069pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 73.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £185/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF2 8DB is a residential postcode situated on Cross Lane, Wakefield, WF2 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 161st largest and 482nd most expensive of the 1,917 postcodes in the WF2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £181,740
- 10 Year change
- up 56.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,069pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 73.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £185/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WF2 8DB
- 2 Cross Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 Cross Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 20 Cross Lane
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £181,740.
The WF2 8DB Sales Market has increased by 56.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.1% | £181,740 |
| June 2025 | 3.7% | £176,264 |
| June 2024 | 2.4% | £170,021 |
| June 2023 | 2.3% | £166,061 |
| June 2022 | 11.4% | £162,294 |
| June 2021 | 9.6% | £145,635 |
| June 2020 | 4.8% | £132,913 |
| June 2019 | 2.7% | £126,783 |
| June 2018 | 4.5% | £123,449 |
| June 2017 | 1.7% | £118,166 |
| June 2016 | 4% | £116,209 |
| June 2015 | 3.7% | £111,763 |
| June 2014 | 5% | £107,730 |
| June 2013 | -1.1% | £102,552 |
| June 2012 | -2.3% | £103,717 |
| June 2011 | -3% | £106,120 |
| June 2010 | -0.7% | £109,403 |
| June 2009 | -10.7% | £110,180 |
| June 2008 | -1.5% | £123,400 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £125,267 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,069.
The WF2 8DB Rental Market has increased by 73.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.9% | £1,069pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | £1,019pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.8% | £971pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.5% | £885pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £816pcm |
| June 2021 | 10% | £743pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.5% | £675pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.5% | £653pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.7% | £637pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.4% | £632pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.4% | £617pcm |
| June 2015 | 3% | £603pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.2% | £585pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.9% | £573pcm |
| June 2012 | -1.7% | £578pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.2% | £588pcm |
| June 2010 | -2% | £575pcm |
| June 2009 | -7% | £587pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.4% | £632pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £617pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
WF2 8DB is the 161st largest and the 482nd most expensive postcode out of the 1,917 postcodes in the WF2 area.
- WF2 8DA, Cross Lane, Wakefield, WF2WF2 8DA37 Addresses|41 m away
- WF2 8DE, Castle Street, Wakefield, WF2WF2 8DE1 Addresses|76 m away
- WF2 8DD, Manor Road, Walton, Wakefield, WF2WF2 8DD59 Addresses|89 m away
- WF2 8US, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2WF2 8US19 Addresses|97 m away
- WF2 8SJ, Fernleigh Court, Wakefield, WF2WF2 8SJ50 Addresses|132 m away
Property Types
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (2)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2025£220,000 | 3 Bed House73A, Cross Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8DA73A, Cross Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8DA
- Sold Aug 2023£167,000 | 3 Bed House17, Cross Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8DA17, Cross Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8DA
- Sold Dec 2020£165,000 | 3 Bed House37, Cross Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8DA37, Cross Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8DA
Schools Nearby
- St Michael's CofE Academy400 m away
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy600 m away
- Wakefield Lawefield Primary School800 m away
- Trinity Academy Cathedral1.0 km away
- Horbury Academy2.5 km away
- St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy3.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF2 8DB is Wakefield Westgate station, which is 1.2 kilometres away.
- Wakefield Westgate|1.2 km away
- Wakefield Kirkgate|2.2 km away
- Sandal & Agbrigg|3.1 km away
- Outwood|4.2 km away
