Area Info for Wakefield, Unparished Area (West Yorkshire)

Wakefield, Unparished Area (West Yorkshire, UK)

Wakefield is a historic city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. The unparished area refers to the central part of Wakefield that is not divided into civil parishes, which are the smallest units of local government in England.

Geographical Location

The city is situated approximately 12 miles south of Leeds and 15 miles north of Sheffield. It lies within the West Yorkshire metropolitan county and is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

Administrative Status

As an unparished area, Wakefield's local governance is primarily managed by Wakefield Council, the local authority responsible for services such as education, transportation, planning, and social services within the city. The unparished area encompasses the urban core of Wakefield, where there are no smaller civil parishes.

History and Significance

Wakefield has a rich history dating back to medieval times, with notable historical sites including Wakefield Cathedral and the ruins of Sandal Castle. The city played a significant role during the Industrial Revolution, particularly in coal mining and textiles.

Economy and Infrastructure

The economy of Wakefield is diverse, with sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and services contributing to its growth. The city benefits from good transport links, including the M1 motorway, railway connections, and proximity to Leeds Bradford Airport.

Demographics and Culture

Wakefield has a diverse population with a mix of cultural influences. The city hosts various cultural events, festivals, and has several museums and theatres that reflect its heritage and contemporary arts scene.

Notable Landmarks

Key landmarks include Wakefield Cathedral, Sandal Castle, and the Hepworth Wakefield art gallery, which is renowned for its modern art collections and architecture.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Ackton Pastures Primary School0.94 miles
College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NS
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy0.97 miles
Methley Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PN
Normanton Common Primary Academy1.00 miles
Castleford Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1QU
Methley Primary School1.31 miles
Savile Road, Methley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9HT
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School1.46 miles
Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2HZ
Castleford Half Acres Primary School1.59 miles
Temple Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5RE
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School1.64 miles
High Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1NR
Martin Frobisher Infant School1.64 miles
Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NU
Normanton Altofts Junior School1.65 miles
Ash Tree Gardens, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NF
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School1.75 miles
Lee Brigg, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2LN
Normanton Junior Academy1.77 miles
Church Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1EY
The Freeston Academy1.82 miles
Favell Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1HZ
Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford1.91 miles
Ashton Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5AX
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery2.10 miles
Francis Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1HF
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford2.11 miles
Pontefract Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JB
Newlands Primary School2.16 miles
Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1BB
Health
Clinic
Savile Park View House, Wakefield1.13 miles
Savile Park View House, Lumley Street, Castleford, WF10 5LT
Parkview Surgery1.29 miles
148 Castleford Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2EP
Novus Health Ltd (King's Medical Centre)1.59 miles
Kings Medical Centre, King Edward Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2AZ
Kings Medical Centre1.59 miles
King Edward Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2AZ
One Health Group-Spine Clinic-Normanton1.59 miles
Kings Medical Centre, King Edward Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2AZ
Kings Medical Practice1.59 miles
Kings Medical Centre, King Edward Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2AZ
Novus Health (Riverside Medical Centre)1.73 miles
Riverside Medical Centre, Savile Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PH
Riverside Medical Centre1.73 miles
Savile Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PH
Mediscan - Castleford Medical Practice1.78 miles
Castleford Health Centre, Welbeck Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1HB
Novus Health (Queen Street Surgery)1.79 miles
60 Queen Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BU
Specsavers Hearcare - Castleford1.93 miles
54 Carlton Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1AH
Unit 11 Flemming Court, Wakefield2.48 miles
Unit 11 Flemming Court, 11 Flemming Court, Whistler Drive, Castleford, WF10 5HW
Leeds Community Mri Service2.70 miles
West Riding County Fa, Fleet Lane, Woodlesford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8NX
Novus Health (Station Lane Surgery)3.12 miles
Station Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6JL
Holywell Lane Centre3.14 miles
Holywell Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3HH
Airedale Health Centre, Wakefield3.41 miles
Airedale Health Centre, The Square, Fryston Road, Castleford, WF10 3JJ
GP
Dr Bance & Partners - Pinfold Surgery1.19 miles
Pinfold Surgery, Pinfold Lane, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9AA
Park View Surgery1.29 miles
Park View Surgery, 148 Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 2EP
Dr D W Brown & Partners - King's Medical Practice1.59 miles
King`s Medical Centre, King Edward Street, Normanton, Normanton, WF6 2AZ
Dr N Nayyar & Partners - Riverside Medical Centre1.73 miles
Riverside Medical Centre, Saville Road, Castleford, Castleford, WF10 1PH
Dr M J R Blackamore & Partners - Henry Moore Clinic1.77 miles
26 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, Castleford, WF10 4EN
Dr Bance & Partners - Castleford Health Centre1.78 miles
The Health Centre, Welbeck Street, Castleford, Castleford, WF10 1HB
Dr S Jabeen And Partners - Castleford Medical Practice 1.78 miles
The Health Centre, Welbeck Street, Castleford, WF10 1HB
Dr P Dewhirst & Partner - Queen Street Surgery1.79 miles
Queen Street Surgery, 60 Queen Street, Normanton, Normanton, WF6 2BU
Dr G Aruna Prasad - Patience Lane Surgery1.84 miles
The Surgery, Patience Lane, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2JZ
Dr R P Gupta & Partner - Newland Surgery2.01 miles
Newland Surgery, Newland Lane, Normanton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF6 1QD
Nova Scotia Medical Centre2.17 miles
Nova Scotia Medical Centre, Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2DP
Oulton Medical Centre - Dr Hudson & Partners3.09 miles
Oulton Medical Centre, Quarry Hill, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8SZ
Dr M P Shutkever & Partners - Station Lane Medical Centre3.12 miles
Station Lane Medical Centre, Station Lane, Featherstone, Featherstone, WF7 6JL
Dr D C Brightman & Partners - Stanley Health Centre3.22 miles
The Health Centre, Stanley, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF3 4HS
The Practice Radshan House3.31 miles
The Practice Radshan House, 33-35 Butt Hill, Kippax, Leeds, LS25 7JU
Dr Pearlman A D & Partners3.44 miles
Kippax Hall Surgery, 54 High Street, Kippax, Leeds, LS25 7AB
Hospital
Castleford, Normanton and District Hospital, Wakefield1.13 miles
Lumley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5LT
Spire Methley Park Hospital1.77 miles
Methley Lane, Methley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9HG
Fieldhead, Wakefield4.12 miles
Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3SP
Pinderfields Hospital4.16 miles
Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG
Pontefract Hospital4.20 miles
Friarwood Lane, Friarwood Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1PL
Seacroft Hospital6.70 miles
York Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 6UH
St James's Hospital7.82 miles
Beckett Street, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF
Becklin Centre7.85 miles
Alma Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7BE
Leeds General Infirmary8.46 miles
Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX
Nuffield Health, Leeds Hospital8.49 miles
2 Leighton Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EB
Leeds Dental Hospital8.66 miles
Clarendon Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9LU
Chapel Allerton Hospital8.92 miles
Chapeltown Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4SA
Priory Hospital Dewsbury9.03 miles
York Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 7LB
Spire Leeds Hospital9.10 miles
Jackson Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 1NT
St Mary's Hospital10.39 miles
Green Hill Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3QE
Dewsbury and District Hospital10.43 miles
Halifax Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HS
Pharmacy
Methley Pharmacy1.10 miles
Pinfold Lane, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9AB
M and A Dispensing Chemist Ltd1.29 miles
146a Castleford Road, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 2EP
Lloydspharmacy1.59 miles
Kings Street Medical Ctr, King Edward St, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 2AZ
Exel Chemist1.60 miles
56 High Street, Normanton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF6 2AQ
Lloydspharmacy1.65 miles
6-8 High Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2AB
M&a Dispensing Chemists Ltd1.70 miles
1a Lee Brig, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2JJ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.72 miles
Saville Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PD
Cohens Chemist1.77 miles
28 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4EN
Castleford Pharmacy1.78 miles
Castleford Health Centre, Welbeck Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, WF10 1HB
Lloydspharmacy1.81 miles
119 Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1DX
Asda Stores Ltd1.84 miles
Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 5EL
Superdrug Store1.90 miles
74 Carlton Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1DE
Boots1.97 miles
Unit 21 Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre, Castleford, WF10 1AD
Lloydspharmacy2.01 miles
2 St Michaels Green, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 1PX
Lloydspharmacy2.17 miles
Nova Scotia Medical Cntr, 22a Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, WF10 2DP
Applied Dispensary Services2.99 miles
Junction Close, Green Lane Ind Park, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6ER
Leisure
Park
LETCHMIRE PASTURES2.18 miles
PONTEFRACT COUNTRY PARK2.85 miles
OULTON HALL (Grade II Listed)3.11 miles
FAIRBURN INGS3.34 miles
TOWNCLOSE HILLS3.34 miles
STANLEY MARSH3.41 miles
SOUTHERN WASHLANDS3.42 miles
WELL WOOD3.78 miles
FRIARWOOD VALLEY GARDENS (Grade II Listed)4.10 miles
LEDSTON LUCK4.27 miles
NOSTELL PRIORY (Grade II* Listed)4.62 miles
LEDSTON HALL AND PARK (Grade II* Listed)4.67 miles
WALTON4.93 miles
WALTON NATURE PARK4.93 miles
TEMPLE NEWSAM (Grade II Listed)4.97 miles
ALVERTHORPE AND WRENTHORPE MEADOWS5.42 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Hope Town Post Office1.09 miles
313 Castleford Road, Wakefield, WF6 2HL
Hightown Stores1.35 miles
10 Lumley Street, Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 5LB
Methley Mini Market1.37 miles
Main Street, Methley Leeds LS26 9HZ
Morrisons Castleford1.49 miles
Albion Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1EQ
Farmfoods Normanton1.55 miles
The Old Police Station, High Street, WF6 2AL
ASDA Normanton1.55 miles
High Street, Normanton, WF6 2AL
Lidl Normanton1.61 miles
Altofts Road, Normanton, WF6 2AY
Beancroft Convenience Store1.62 miles
9-11 Beancroft Street, Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 5RS
ALDI Enterprise Way1.68 miles
Castleford, WF10 1EQ
SPAR Castleford1.72 miles
Saville Road Service Station, Saville Road, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PD
Sainsbury's Smawthorne Lane Local1.80 miles
30 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, WF10 4EN
ASDA Glasshoughton1.87 miles
Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 5EL
Willow Road Stores1.93 miles
24 Willow Road, Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 5AR
Co-op Castleford1.94 miles
Castleford Convenience, WF10 1AQ
M&S Castleford1.95 miles
57 Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1AL
Iceland Castleford1.98 miles
Unit Lru2 Carlton Lanes, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1AD
Transport
Airport
Leeds Bradford International Airport14.85 miles
Sheffield City Airport22.48 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport22.70 miles
Durham Tees Valley Airport54.68 miles
East Midlands Airport61.76 miles
Bus Stop
Whitwood Ln Altofts Lane (NE)0.25 miles
Whitwood Ln Altofts Lane (SW)0.26 miles
California Dr Whitwood Lane (NE)0.33 miles
California Dr Whitwood Lane (SW)0.34 miles
Whitwood Ln California Drive (SE)0.36 miles
Whitwood Ln California Drive (NW)0.36 miles
Choke Churl Bridge (E)0.39 miles
Altofts Lane - Whitwood (W)0.39 miles
Choke Churl Bridge (W)0.40 miles
California Drive Mill Ln (NE)0.45 miles
California Drive Mill Ln (SW)0.45 miles
Pope Street Express Wy (E)0.50 miles
Pope Street Express Wy (W)0.53 miles
Express Way Warburtons (S)0.55 miles
California Drive - Whitwood (SE)0.55 miles
Express Way Tuscany Wy (SE)0.56 miles
Railway Station
Normanton Rail Station1.69 miles
Castleford Rail Station1.79 miles
Glasshoughton Rail Station2.40 miles
Streethouse Rail Station3.02 miles
Woodlesford Rail Station3.15 miles
Featherstone Rail Station3.24 miles
Pontefract Tanshelf Rail Station3.68 miles
Pontefract Monkhill Rail Station4.11 miles
Pontefract Baghill Rail Station4.32 miles
Outwood Rail Station4.61 miles
Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station4.68 miles
Wakefield Westgate Rail Station5.10 miles
East Garforth Rail Station5.11 miles
Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station5.20 miles
Garforth Rail Station5.34 miles
Micklefield Rail Station5.58 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (WF10 5PZ)
Number of Properties in Catchment22
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)4
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)9
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
5, PINDERS GREEN FOLD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BD		£160,000
2025-08-22
terraced
freehold
11, EMBLETON ROAD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BZ		£240,000
2025-08-01
semidetached
freehold
29, GREEN ROW
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BS		£385,000
2025-07-11
detached
freehold
94, EMBLETON ROAD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9DA		£180,000
2025-06-27
semidetached
freehold
2, VOYSEY AVENUE

CASTLEFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF10 5UX		£300,000
2025-06-20
detached
freehold
6, GREEN ROW
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BS		£343,000
2025-05-02
detached
freehold
2, BURNLEYS DRIVE
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BN		£410,000
2025-04-11
detached
freehold
4, VOYSEY AVENUE

CASTLEFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF10 5UX		£295,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
41, PINDERS GREEN DRIVE
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BA		£300,000
2025-03-27
detached
freehold
28, BURNLEYS VIEW
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BQ		£195,000
2025-02-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2022-11-25   £185,000
25, EMBLETON ROAD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BZ		£222,500
2024-12-19
semidetached
freehold
6, VOYSEY AVENUE

CASTLEFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF10 5UX		£265,000
2024-11-15
semidetached
freehold
118, EMBLETON ROAD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9DA		£185,000
2024-09-20
semidetached
freehold
67, LOW COMMON
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9AF		£243,000
2024-09-06
terraced
freehold
1, COLCLOUGH CLOSE

CASTLEFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF10 5WJ		£300,000
2024-08-30
detached
freehold
8, PINDERS GREEN FOLD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BD		£180,000
2024-07-31
terraced
freehold
3, VOYSEY AVENUE

CASTLEFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF10 5UX		£340,000
2024-07-19
detached
freehold
16, PINDERS GREEN WALK
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BE		£160,000
2024-06-28
semidetached
freehold
19, PINDERS GREEN WALK
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BE		£172,000
2024-06-17
terraced
freehold
24, VOYSEY AVENUE

CASTLEFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF10 5UX		£385,000
2024-05-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2024-04-24   £393,333
WHITWOOD LODGE, WHITWOOD LANE

CASTLEFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF10 5QD		£425,000
2024-04-12
detached
freehold
46, EMBLETON ROAD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BZ		£195,000
2024-03-28
semidetached
freehold
51, EMBLETON ROAD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BZ		£210,000
2024-02-23
semidetached
freehold
35, PINDERS GREEN WALK
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BE		£157,500
2024-02-23
semidetached
freehold
BRIGGS MEMORIAL HALL, WHITWOOD LANE

CASTLEFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF10 5QD		£130,000
2024-02-19
otherPropertyType
freehold
89, EMBLETON ROAD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9DA		£195,000
2024-02-09
semidetached
freehold
4A, WHITWOOD LANE

CASTLEFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF10 5QD		£450,000
2024-02-01
detached
freehold
20, VOYSEY AVENUE

CASTLEFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF10 5UX		£400,000
2023-12-12
detached
freehold
1, EMBLETON ROAD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BZ		£200,000
2023-11-24
semidetached
freehold
104, EMBLETON ROAD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9DA		£140,000
2023-11-15
semidetached
freehold
32, PINDERS GREEN DRIVE
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BA		£205,000
2023-09-29
semidetached
freehold
5, PINDERS GREEN WALK
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BE		£175,000
2023-09-15
semidetached
freehold
21, EMBLETON ROAD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BZ		£197,000
2023-09-04
semidetached
freehold
46, LOW COMMON
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9AF		£178,000
2023-08-25
terraced
freehold
14, PINDERS GREEN FOLD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BD		£185,000
2023-07-28
terraced
freehold
28, VOYSEY AVENUE

CASTLEFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF10 5UX		£287,500
2023-07-21
semidetached
freehold
3, PINDERS GREEN WALK
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BE		£150,000
2023-07-14
terraced
freehold
125, EMBLETON ROAD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9DA		£202,500
2023-07-10
semidetached
freehold
34, LOW COMMON
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9AF		£170,000
2023-06-30
terraced
freehold
7, PINDERS GREEN FOLD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BD		£170,000
2023-06-01
terraced
freehold
26, VOYSEY AVENUE

CASTLEFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF10 5UX		£295,000
2023-03-31
semidetached
freehold
18, PINDERS GREEN DRIVE
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BA		£195,000
2023-02-14
semidetached
freehold
3, LOW COMMON
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9AF		£160,000
2023-02-08
terraced
freehold
21, PINDERS GREEN WALK
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BE		£160,000
2022-12-16
semidetached
freehold
5, PINDERS GREEN DRIVE
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BA		£280,000
2022-11-30
flatmaisonette
freehold
23, PINDERS GREEN DRIVE
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9BA		£225,000
2022-11-18
semidetached
freehold
119, EMBLETON ROAD
METHLEY
LEEDS
WEST YORKSHIRE
LS26 9DA		£205,000
2022-10-21
semidetached
freehold
30, VOYSEY AVENUE

CASTLEFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF10 5UX		£290,000
2022-09-02
semidetached
freehold
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