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A Guide For Those Seeking A New Home In Wakefield

Welcome to New Homes Wakefield, the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in Wakefield

The City of Wakefield is located in the metropolitan district of West Yorkshire. Wakefield lies on the banks of the River Calder and the east edge of the beautiful Pennies. With a growing population in the excess of 75,000, there is a growing demand for new homes in Wakefield.

Historically, there is evidence to suggest that Wakefield existed before prehistoric times. It has since been seen as an important market town and a centre for wool manufacturing. It is also seen as an inland port.

Located on the M1 and M62, a new home in Wakefield would make an ideal location for commuting to and from nearby cities Leeds and Manchester, as well as the rest of West Yorkshire. It is also 19 miles from the local international Leeds Bradford Airport.

One of the most noticeable and visited Wakefield Property is Wakefield Cathedral. Dating back to the 14th century, Wakefield Cathedral is Wakefield's tallest building, at 75 metres tall and is the home to the tallest cathedral spire in Yorkshire. Wakefield Cathedral is also a fine example of Gothic style architecture.

Another popular Wakefield property is Civic centre, which is based at Wood street. This civic centre is an excellent example of neoclassic architecture and also the home to Wakefield's Crown Court.

One Wakefield property that should not be missed is Wakefield's Town hall. The Town hall was built during 1880's and is Queen Anne in style of Architecture and can be found in the city centre.

One structure that you cannot miss in Wakefield is the ninety five arch railway viaduct that can be seen on the outskirts of the city. Built during the 1860's, this railway bridge is made up of over 800 million building bricks.

Another Wakefield property that should not be missed is the visitor's centre at Sandal Castle ruins. Located on the banks of the River Calder and within Pugneys County Park, you will get the chance to experience historical re enactment and living history days based around the site's heritage.

Education is another good reason to buy a new home in Wakefield.  Wakefield has an abundance of local Primary, Secondary and Private Schools, which are ideal if you are searching for new homes in Wakefield that are suitable for all of the family.


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Crofton

Normanton

Ackton

Nastell

Soothill

Stanley

Carleton

Clifton


AREAS OR SUBURBS OF WAKEFIELD

Eastmoor

Alverthorpe

Agbrigg

Heath

Outwood

Neutonhill

Kirkhamgate

Ossett

Chickenley

 

 
 

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New homes in Wakefield

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The Wakefield District is located in the Yorkshire County and the city of Wakefield had a population of around 80,000 people in 2001. The district prides itself on being at the centre of England and therefore at the heart of transport and communication for the whole country. Three major highways pass through the district – The M62, M1 and the A1, and this means its proximity to major centres like Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool and York are great advantages to living here. It is just 9 miles from Leeds and 28 miles from York. Even London is within easy reach with regular trains reaching the capital city in 2 – 2.5 hours. There are also several major airports like the Leeds and Manchester airports nearby which make traveling further afield both easy and convenient.

“New homes in Wakefield are perfectly placed to make the most of Yorkshire's beautiful natural scenery” comments new homes marketing expert Vernon Pethard, MD of leading property portal www.newhomesforsale.co.uk

History

In the 18th Century, Wakefield was a major hub of the coal, agriculture and textile trades because of its central location and inland Port on the Calder River, but has now gone on to become a significant modern manufacturing and distribution hub for a wide range of industries.

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In all, the Wakefield District covers an area of about 130 square miles and more than 330,000 people choose to make it their home. Some of the major towns and communities of Wakefield District include Stanley, Normanton, Ossett and Horbury in the north west and Hemsworth and South Elmsall in the south. The most beautiful rural communities include Crofton, Ackworth and Woolley and their popularity as ideal residential areas is growing immensely as many people choose to live outside the larger cities. The rolling hills are typical of the English countryside and hold great attraction for many. Gradually many of the old coal mining sites are also being reclaimed and made available for recreational and residential use.

New homes in Wakefield, new apartments in Wakefield and affordable housing in Wakefield can all be found by using the search facility on the new homes Wakefield website.

Just some of the notable cities and towns in the region include:

Wakefield City is home to around 80,000 people and forms the heart of the district. It is also the cultural centre of the district, with historic churches, an active theatrical community and well regarded educational facilities including the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, the renowned sculptors, both hailed from Wakefield and their works can be seen in the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Castleford is in the northern part of the district and boasts the largest shopping village in Europe named Junction 32 Outlet Village. This is adjoined by a new development called Xscape which offers an incredible range of activities include the largest indoor ski slopes in the country and an ice climbing wall.

Crofton is charming village in the east of Wakefield with around 6,000 residents. It is home to Crofton Castle which is a gothic manor built in 1853 which was used as a prisoner of war camp during WW2. It is famous for being haunted by what became known as the “grey lady”, but burned to the ground in 2004. It is now the site of new residential developments.

Middlestown is a small village in the west of the district but is home to the National Coal Mining Museum of England on the site of the old Caphouse Colliery. It worked as a coal mine from the 1780’s all the way to the 1980’s, but after the famous UK miners strike it was converted to a museum which shows real mining conditions.

Use the new homes Wakefield search above to quickly locate WAKEFIELD homes for sale.

New homes developments in Wakefield include:

Fairford Manor, Wakefield by Miller Homes

Stonebridge Fold, Wakefield by Miller Homes

Willow Edge, Castleford by Persimmon Homes

 

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