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£189,995

Second Floor Flat, St. Johns Square, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2RA

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 7 Aug 2026 · Wakefield

How the price compares

This home£189,995
Median 1 bed in WF1£80k24 homes listed · £169 per sq ft
Difference+137%above the area median

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

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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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
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

Monthly repayment£950£19,000 deposit · £170,996 loan
Stamp Duty£1,300England rates

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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