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Wakefield Rental Valuation
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Wakefield rental market at a glance
Latest rental data for Wakefield from the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Wakefield vs UK
| Location | Average rent (pcm) | Annual change |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | £810 | +5.9% |
| UK | £1,406 | +3.8% |
Wakefield rents are currently £596 per month below the UK average.
How much does it cost to rent a property in Wakefield?
Average monthly rents by number of bedrooms in Wakefield (September 2026)
How Wakefield rents have changed
Average private rent in Wakefield (ONS)
Wakefield rental market commentary
What the latest rent data means for renters and landlords
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents, September 2026. Commentary is rewritten and checked with the published source data. Percentages use the ONS rent index; pound differences use published average rents. Percentage-point comparisons use the displayed one-decimal rates. Read the ONS methodology.
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Bellsoph rental valuations are automated estimates based on advertised rental evidence and official statistics. They are not a formal or RICS valuation or financial advice, and achieved rents depend on condition, presentation, timing and demand. Market data: ONS Price Index of Private Rents and UK House Price Index, September 2026.
Wakefield is below the regional rent benchmark
In September 2026, the average rent in Wakefield was £810, 6.8% lower than the Yorkshire and the Humber average of £869. Wakefield’s annual rate of rent change was 1.1 percentage points higher than the regional rate. These ONS Private Rental Prices Index of Private Housing Rental Prices (PIPR) figures include new and existing tenancies. They provide statistical context, not advertised rents or individual property comparables.
Bedroom averages show a marked step at the larger category
In September 2026, the average was £730 for a two bed, £874 for a three bed and £1,224 for a four or more bed. The three-bed to four-or-more-bed average rent difference was £350 per month. These are category averages rather than like-for-like comparisons of individual homes; use the closest bedroom category as context.
Published rents vary by property type
The September 2026 average ranged from £667 for a Flat Maisonette to £1,111 for a Detached. Their annual rates of rent change were 5.2% and 5.7%, respectively. These type-based figures are statistical averages, not evidence of available listings or direct comparables for a particular property.