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WF2 8YLHouse Prices / Yorkshire and The Humber, Wakefield, St. James Rise
Last updated May 2026
Key Postcode Insights
WF2 8YL is a residential postcode situated on St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 with 11 addresses.
It ranks as the 683rd largest and 1375th most expensive of the 1,918 postcodes in the WF2 area. The dominant property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 11 properties: 11 houses.
11
Properties
- Houses
Key Postcode Insights
WF2 8YL is a residential postcode situated on St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 with 11 addresses.
It ranks as the 683rd largest and 1375th most expensive of the 1,918 postcodes in the WF2 area. The dominant property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 11 properties: 11 houses.
11
Properties
- Houses
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House Pricesin WF2 8YL
Sale prices range from £251,197 for 3 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (861 ft2) to £314,754 for 4 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (1,313 ft2) .
Monthly rental prices range from £1,327 pcm for 3 bed houses to £1,567 pcm for 4 bed houses.
The gross rental yield is between 5.9% and 6.3%.
The average value per square foot is £254.
Average Sale Value
£287,580
Average Rental Value
£1,446 pcm
Average Rental Yield
6.0% /year
Average Value Per Sqft
£254 /ft2
Sales Market Trendsin WF2 8YL
The last sale in WF2 8YL sold for £285,000 on 18th August 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 1.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £287,580.
The WF2 8YL Sales Market has increased by 51.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 1.1% | £287,580 |
| April 2025 | 2.9% | £284,393 |
| April 2024 | 1.3% | £276,287 |
| April 2023 | 3.8% | £272,627 |
| April 2022 | 12.2% | £262,534 |
| April 2021 | 9.4% | £234,047 |
| April 2020 | 2.7% | £213,864 |
| April 2019 | 2.8% | £208,203 |
| April 2018 | 4.6% | £202,537 |
| April 2017 | 2.2% | £193,652 |
| April 2016 | 3.2% | £189,393 |
| April 2015 | 3.6% | £183,492 |
| April 2014 | 4.9% | £177,086 |
| April 2013 | 1.7% | £168,849 |
| April 2012 | -1.6% | £166,010 |
| April 2011 | -4% | £168,705 |
| April 2010 | 0.7% | £175,774 |
| April 2009 | -10.6% | £174,594 |
| April 2008 | 1% | £195,196 |
| April 2007 | 0% | £193,303 |
Rental Market Trendsin WF2 8YL
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,446.
The WF2 8YL Rental Market has increased by 67.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 3.1% | £1,446pcm |
| April 2025 | 5.4% | £1,402pcm |
| April 2024 | 10.2% | £1,330pcm |
| April 2023 | 8.5% | £1,207pcm |
| April 2022 | 9.3% | £1,113pcm |
| April 2021 | 8.8% | £1,018pcm |
| April 2020 | 3.3% | £935pcm |
| April 2019 | 1.1% | £905pcm |
| April 2018 | 1.3% | £896pcm |
| April 2017 | 2.3% | £884pcm |
| April 2016 | 2.5% | £864pcm |
| April 2015 | 3% | £843pcm |
| April 2014 | 1.3% | £819pcm |
| April 2013 | 1.1% | £808pcm |
| April 2012 | -1.1% | £799pcm |
| April 2011 | 3.1% | £808pcm |
| April 2010 | -2.1% | £784pcm |
| April 2009 | -6.1% | £801pcm |
| April 2008 | 4.5% | £853pcm |
| April 2007 | 0% | £817pcm |
Explore Propertiesin WF2 8YL, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2
- 1, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL3 bed modern house
- 2, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL3 bed modern house
- 3, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL3 bed modern house
- 4, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL3 bed modern house
- 5, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL4 bed modern house
- 6, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
- 7, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL3 bed modern house
- 8, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL3 bed modern house
- 10, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
- 12, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL4 bed modern house
- 14, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL4 bed modern house
Sales Historyin WF2 8YL
The last sale was on 18th August 2025 for £285,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.2%. The postcode has had a total of 35 sales since 1995.
WF2 8YL has seen 3 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
Sold Aug 2025£285,000 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise2, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Jul 2024£295,000 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise14, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Dec 2023£310,000 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise14, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Sep 2021£260,000 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise14, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Oct 2020£250,000 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise5, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Aug 2019£240,000 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise12, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Oct 2018£170,000 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise8, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Jul 2018£223,500 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise14, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Jun 2016£159,950 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise1, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Apr 2016£170,000 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise5, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Apr 2016£170,000 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise2, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Sep 2015£126,000 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise5, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Oct 2007£155,000 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise4, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Oct 2004£187,000 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise14, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Oct 2003£125,000 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise3, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Nov 2002£114,950 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise2, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Aug 2002£112,500 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise14, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Aug 2002£159,950 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise12, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Mar 2001£77,000 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise3, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Dec 1999£77,000 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise6, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Sep 1999£80,325 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise6, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Feb 1999£69,000 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise2, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Feb 1999£71,000 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise2, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold May 1998£68,500 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise10, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Jul 1995£77,995 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise7, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Jun 1995£67,995 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise8, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Jun 1995£77,995 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise12, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Jun 1995£69,000 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise2, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold May 1995£65,000 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise4, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold May 1995£79,995 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise6, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold May 1995£67,495 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise10, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Apr 1995£64,995 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise1, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Apr 1995£59,995 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise5, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Mar 1995£77,995 | 4 Bed HouseSt. James Rise14, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Sold Mar 1995£66,995 | 3 Bed HouseSt. James Rise3, St. James Rise, Wakefield, WF2 8YL
Nearby Postcodesto WF2 8YL
WF2 8YL is the 683rd largest and the 1375th most expensive postcode out of the 1,918 postcodes in the WF2 area.
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Property Typesin WF2 8YL
- 9 modern houses built after 1980
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (9)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiencyof properties in WF2 8YL
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 9 properties.
- The dominant rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (2)
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Schools Nearbyto WF2 8YL
The nearest primary school to WF2 8YL is Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School which is 549 metres away.
- 549mWakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
- 1.1kmEnglish Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- 1.2kmOssett South Parade Primary
The nearest secondary school is Horbury Academy which is 1.3 kilometres away.
- 1.3kmHorbury Academy
- 2.0kmTrinity Academy Cathedral
- 2.1kmOssett Academy and Sixth Form College
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Public Transport Nearbyto WF2 8YL
The closest station to WF2 8YL is Wakefield Westgate station which is 2.8 kilometres away.
- 2.8kmWakefield Westgate
- 3.8kmWakefield Kirkgate
- 4.4kmSandal & Agbrigg
- 5.2kmOutwood
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