Esther Grove - WF2 8ET
Key Postcode Insights
WF2 8ET is a residential postcode situated on Esther Grove, Wakefield, WF2 with 57 addresses.
It ranks as the 1882nd largest and 42nd 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 57 properties: 4 houses and 53 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £94,011
- 10 Year change
- up 46.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £718pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 62.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £182/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 9.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF2 8ET is a residential postcode situated on Esther Grove, Wakefield, WF2 with 57 addresses.
It ranks as the 1882nd largest and 42nd 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 57 properties: 4 houses and 53 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £94,011
- 10 Year change
- up 46.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £718pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 62.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £182/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 9.2%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WF2 8ET
- 150 Esther Grove
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 152 Esther Grove
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 154 Esther Grove
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 156 Esther Grove
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 158 Esther Grove
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF2 8ET sold for £81,000 on 21st March 2016. Since then prices are up an average of 39.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £94,011.
The WF2 8ET Sales Market has increased by 46.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.4% | £94,011 |
| June 2025 | 2.2% | £91,768 |
| June 2024 | 2.3% | £89,758 |
| June 2023 | 2.2% | £87,758 |
| June 2022 | 10.4% | £85,910 |
| June 2021 | 9% | £77,804 |
| June 2020 | 4% | £71,406 |
| June 2019 | 1.8% | £68,687 |
| June 2018 | 3.9% | £67,480 |
| June 2017 | 1.4% | £64,922 |
| June 2016 | 3.4% | £64,035 |
| June 2015 | 2.8% | £61,941 |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £60,227 |
| June 2013 | -0.8% | £57,813 |
| June 2012 | -2.3% | £58,254 |
| June 2011 | -3.5% | £59,606 |
| June 2010 | -1.2% | £61,738 |
| June 2009 | -10.5% | £62,484 |
| June 2008 | -2.1% | £69,803 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £71,286 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £718.
The WF2 8ET Rental Market has increased by 62.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.1% | £718pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.4% | £689pcm |
| June 2024 | 10.6% | £667pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.9% | £603pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.3% | £559pcm |
| June 2021 | 9.1% | £516pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.1% | £473pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.8% | £459pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.4% | £451pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.5% | £450pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.6% | £443pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.2% | £436pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.2% | £427pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.2% | £422pcm |
| June 2012 | -1.3% | £427pcm |
| June 2011 | 2% | £432pcm |
| June 2010 | -2.5% | £424pcm |
| June 2009 | -8% | £434pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.2% | £472pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £462pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 21st March 2016 for £81,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 39.4%. The postcode has had a total of 2 sales since 1995.
WF2 8ET has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
WF2 8ET is the 1882nd largest and the 42nd most expensive postcode out of the 1,917 postcodes in the WF2 area.
- WF2 8EX, Esther Grove, Wakefield, WF2WF2 8EX60 Addresses|81 m away
- WF2 8ES, George-A-Green Road, Wakefield, WF2WF2 8ES34 Addresses|83 m away
- WF2 8BZ, Esther Grove, Wakefield, WF2WF2 8BZ11 Addresses|97 m away
- WF2 8EZ, Esther Grove, Wakefield, WF2WF2 8EZ11 Addresses|140 m away
- WF2 8EU, Esther Grove, Wakefield, WF2WF2 8EU31 Addresses|143 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 51 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 3 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (3)
- mid-century flat (51)
- Unknown (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 54 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (43)
- G (0)
- D (11)
- No EPC (3)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2024£175,000 | 3 Bed House66, Esther Grove, Wakefield, WF2 8EY66, Esther Grove, Wakefield, WF2 8EY
- Sold Sep 2025£165,000 | 3 Bed House119, Esther Grove, Wakefield, WF2 8EU119, Esther Grove, Wakefield, WF2 8EU
- Sold Aug 2025£162,500 | 3 Bed House117, Esther Grove, Wakefield, WF2 8EU117, Esther Grove, Wakefield, WF2 8EU
Schools Nearby
- The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School700 m away
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy700 m away
- St Michael's CofE Academy700 m away
- Trinity Academy Cathedral700 m away
- Horbury Academy2.2 km away
- St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy3.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF2 8ET is Wakefield Westgate station, which is 1.4 kilometres away.
- Wakefield Westgate|1.4 km away
- Wakefield Kirkgate|2.3 km away
- Sandal & Agbrigg|3.0 km away
- Outwood|4.6 km away
