Second Floor Flat, St. Johns Square, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2RA
Listed 7 Aug 2026 · Wakefield
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About this home
Situated in one of Wakefield city centre’s most highly regarded locations, this spacious second-floor apartment is offered to the market with no onward chain, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, professionals, investors, or those looking to downsize.
The property enjoys an enviable position in the very heart of Wakefield, with excellent access to an array of shops, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities, and superb transport links. Wakefield’s train stations and major commuter routes are all within easy reach, providing convenient connections to Leeds, Sheffield, and beyond.
The accommodation briefly comprises a communal entrance with staircase leading to the second floor.
The apartment itself features a welcoming entrance hall leading through to an inner landing, where a large rear-facing window floods the space with natural light and enjoys impressive far-reaching views across the surrounding area.
The generously proportioned lounge offers an excellent living and entertaining space, while the well-sized kitchen provides ample worktop and storage space with room for everyday dining.
The bathroom is well presented and comprises a modern three-piece suite, while the spacious master bedroom provides an excellent principal bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture.
A particular feature of the apartment is its generous overall footprint, which may offer potential to reconfigure the layout to create a second bedroom, subject to all necessary planning permissions, building regulations, lease provisions, and any other relevant consents.
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Tenure
Leasehold - 800 years from 1.6.1983 - Expires 2783
Ground Rent £25.00 per annum
Service Charge £720 per annun Paid monthly (£60)
Disclaimer Any information in relation to the length of lease, service charge, ground rent and council tax has been confirmed by our sellers. We would advise that any buyer make their own enquiries through their solicitors to verify that the information provided is accurate and not been subject to any change
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Council tax band
- B
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 756 years left
- Ground rent
- £25 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £720 per year
Floorplan
Location
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- Wakefield Westgate Station0.5 mi
- Wakefield Kirkgate Station1.0 mi
- Outwood Station1.8 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in WF1 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £225k · detached £350k · terraced £171k · flat £105k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Maisonette, 12, St Johns Square Wakefield WF1 2RA | Flat Leasehold | 27 Mar 2026 | £280,000 |
| 11 St Johns Square Wakefield WF1 2RA | Terraced Leasehold | 27 Mar 2026 | £318,000 |
| Flat 1, 14, St Johns Square Wakefield WF1 2RA | Flat Leasehold | 12 Jun 2025 | £250,000 |
| Flat 3, 12, St Johns Square Wakefield WF1 2RA | Flat Leasehold | 7 Apr 2025 | £160,000 |
| 20 St Johns Square Wakefield WF1 2RA | Other Freehold | 30 Oct 2024 | £20,000 |
| Flat 1, 20, St Johns Square Wakefield WF1 2RA | Terraced Leasehold | 30 Oct 2024 | £225,000 |
| 16 St Johns Square Wakefield WF1 2RA | Terraced Freehold | 30 Sept 2024 | £385,000 |
| Flat 2, 20, St Johns Square Wakefield WF1 2RA | Terraced Leasehold | 29 Aug 2024 | £230,000 |
| Basement Flat, 20, St Johns Square Wakefield WF1 2RA | Flat Leasehold | 21 Jun 2024 | £220,000 |
| Flat 1, 14, St Johns Square Wakefield WF1 2RA | Flat Leasehold | 25 Mar 2024 | £265,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in WF1
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Manning Stainton, Wakefield on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 7 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 07/08/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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