Westminster Avenue, Wakefield
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF1 2EG.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Westminster Avenue, Wakefield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 1 May 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £331,145. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Westminster Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Westminster Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WF1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £331,145 | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £261,180 | 1 May 2024 |
Sold prices on Westminster Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 1 May 2024 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 9 Dec 2022 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 13 Dec 2021 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 23 Jul 2021 | £382,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 18 Mar 2021 | £360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 12 Mar 2021 | £322,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 10 Dec 2020 | £346,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 16 Oct 2020 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 18 Sep 2020 | £346,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 28 Jul 2017 | £275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 19 Jun 2017 | £232,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 2 Jun 2017 | £232,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 10 Mar 2017 | £220,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 27 Jan 2017 | £339,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Westminster Avenue WF1 2EG | 5 Aug 2016 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Westminster Avenue | £232,950 (Jun 2017) → £315,000 (May 2024) | +35% over 7 yrs |
| 3, Westminster Avenue | £232,950 (Jun 2017) → £305,000 (Dec 2022) | +31% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Westminster Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinderfields Hospital PRU 104 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 2–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Wrenthorpe Academy 314 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Outwood Grange Academy 1,900 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane 456 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Newton Hill Community School 338 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hall Cliffe Primary School 34 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Jerry Clay Academy 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Rooks Nest Academy 368 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Outwood station 0.8 mi · 17 min walk
- Wakefield Westgate station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Wakefield Kirkgate station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bragg Lane End (SE bound, Bradford Road) 3 min walk
- Ruskin Avenue (Bradford Road) 3 min walk
- Gloucester Court (opp, Potovens Lane) 4 min walk
- Wrenthorpe Sports & Social Club (Wrenthorpe Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Outwood Park Medical Centre
Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield · 0.5 mi - New Southgate Surgery
Buxton Place, Wakefield · 0.9 mi - Alverthorpe
Balne Lane, Wakefield · 1.3 mi - Homestead
Homestead Medical Centre, Homestead Drive, Wakefield · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Tesco Express in Wakefield · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Outwood · 0.6 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Wakefield Food Warehouse · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Outwood Express · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Pharmacy Express · 0.4 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Lo's Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Wrenthorpe Dental Care · 0.5 mi
- Outwood Dental Care · 0.7 mi
- Dental Surgery, Newton Lodge · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 882 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,093 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 92% |
Share of homes across Wakefield with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Westminster Avenue
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Who lives around Westminster Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 93% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.2% | 49% |
| No religion | 43% | 41.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.6% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.5% | 24.3% |
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 24.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.2% | 14.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 44.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.4% | 41.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.3% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.5% | 22.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.9% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Wakefield.
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