1,045
Commercial units
4,121
Avg size (sq ft)
11–298,595
Size range (sq ft)
£25,530
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Wakefield (WF8)
The WF8 district contains 1,045 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 911 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 298,595 sq ft, with an average of about 4,121 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £1,350,000, averaging £25,530.
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Sample of commercial units in Wakefield (WF8)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORRISONS, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | superstore and premises | WF8 4PQ | 88,192 sq ft | £1,350,000 |
| PONTEFRACT HOSPITAL, FRIARWOOD LANE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | hospital and premises | WF8 1PL | — | £1,310,000 |
| COTT UK LTD, BONDGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | warehouse and premises | WF8 2JJ | 163,054 sq ft | £645,000 |
| NEW COLLEGE, PARK LANE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | college and premises | WF8 4QR | — | £630,000 |
| THE ASPIRE WELLBEING HUB, PARK LANE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | leisure centre and premises | WF8 4QD | — | £615,000 |
| DOVECOTE PARK, BANK WOOD ROAD, STAPLETON, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | abattoir and premises | WF8 3DD | 200,979 sq ft | £610,000 |
| 26, FRONT STREET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | factory and premises | WF8 1NJ | 298,595 sq ft | £590,000 |
| UNIT 3 - PARK 32, PARK LANE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | warehouse and premises | WF8 4PR | 84,290 sq ft | £515,000 |
| BUTTERKIST UNIT AT MONKHILL WORKS, FERRYBRIDGE ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | factory and premises | WF8 2PD | 117,358 sq ft | £505,000 |
| CHEP UK LTD, PARK ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | workshop and premises | WF8 4QD | 66,805 sq ft | £490,000 |
| 10, CORNMARKET, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | superstore and premises | WF8 1BJ | 30,459 sq ft | £387,500 |
| CARLETON HIGH SCHOOL, GREEN LANE, CARLETON, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | school and premises | WF8 3NW | — | £365,000 |
| TANGERINE CONFECTIONARY MONKHILL WORKS, FERRYBRIDGE ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | factory and premises | WF8 2JS | 166,422 sq ft | £357,500 |
| THE CREMATORIUM, WAKEFIELD ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | crematorium and premises | WF8 4HA | — | £295,000 |
| THE KINGS HIGH SCHOOL, MILL HILL LANE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | school and premises | WF8 4JF | — | £270,000 |
| ALDI, SOUTH BAILEYGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | shop and premises | WF8 2LN | 17,576 sq ft | £252,500 |
| UNIT 1- PARK 32, PARK ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | warehouse and premises | WF8 4PR | 35,763 sq ft | £225,000 |
| UNITS 2-4, PARK ROAD RETAIL PARK, PARK ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | retail warehouse and premises | WF8 4PR | 29,251 sq ft | £222,000 |
| BARNSDALE BAR QUARRY, LONG LANE, KIRK SMEATON, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | quarry and premises | WF8 3JX | — | £212,000 |
| CAR PARK & FAIRGROUND, FRIARWOOD LANE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | car park and premises | WF8 1DX | 3,972 sq ft | £202,000 |
| WENTBRIDGE HOUSE, WENTBRIDGE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | hotel and premises | WF8 3JJ | — | £201,000 |
| ASDA, HALFPENNY LANE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | shop and premises | WF8 4BW | 14,953 sq ft | £194,000 |
| UNIT 1, PARKSIDE RETAIL PARK, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | leisure centre and premises | WF8 4PR | 18,827 sq ft | £188,000 |
| UNIT 4 - PARK 32, PARK ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | warehouse and premises | WF8 4PR | 21,437 sq ft | £167,000 |
| UNIT 1, SOUTH BAILEYGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | retail warehouse and premises | WF8 2LN | 30,171 sq ft | £154,000 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD UNIT A, PARK ROAD RETAIL PARK, PARK ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | retail warehouse and premises | WF8 4PR | 26,050 sq ft | £153,000 |
| STUMPCROSS MEADOWS, STUMPCROSS LANE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | fire station and premises | WF8 2DQ | — | £151,000 |
| UNIT 2 R/O ALDIS, SOUTH BAILEYGATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | retail warehouse and premises | WF8 2LN | 26,182 sq ft | £141,000 |
| KINGSCROFT, WAKEFIELD ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | hotel and premises | WF8 4HA | — | £131,000 |
| WENTBRIDGE QUARRY, WENT EDGE ROAD, WENTBRIDGE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | quarry and premises | WF8 3LU | — | £131,000 |
| WMDC CAR PARK, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | car park and premises | WF8 4PQ | 3,401 sq ft | £127,000 |
| DARRINGTON HOTEL, GREAT NORTH ROAD, DARRINGTON, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | public house and premises. | WF8 3BL | — | £125,000 |
| UNITS 1/2, TAVERN WORKS, SKINNER LANE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | football factory and premises | WF8 1HG | 31,627 sq ft | £122,000 |
| MCDONALDS, PARK ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | restaurant and premises | WF8 1QD | 3,626 sq ft | £122,000 |
| UNIT 11, BAILEYGATE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | warehouse and premises | WF8 2LN | 19,077 sq ft | £119,000 |
| DE LACY PRIMARY SCHOOL, CHEQUERFIELD LANE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | school and premises | WF8 2TG | — | £114,000 |
| PONTEFRACT SQUASH AND LEISURE CLUB, STUART ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | leisure centre and premises | WF8 4PQ | 25,762 sq ft | £111,000 |
| CHALLAND HOUSE, LIQUORICE WAY, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | offices and premises | WF8 1DR | 17,413 sq ft | £111,000 |
| YTM LTD, GROVE ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | workshop and premises | WF8 2BB | 30,459 sq ft | £106,000 |
| UNIT 2 - PARK 32, PARK ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE | warehouse and premises | WF8 4PR | 14,001 sq ft | £104,000 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →