A safe and popular neighbourhood filled with life, day and night.
English Cities Fund
Wakefield
Civic & Community / Education / Homes / Mixed Use / Office / Public Space / Retail
A popular mixed-use neighbourhood
Alongside our partners, we’ve transformed a formerly derelict strip of land with railway sidings into a popular mixed-use neighbourhood next to Wakefield train station, with community facilities, homes, shops and restaurants.
Award-winning workspace
Collaboration has been a main feature of this place, with many different parties working together to help this cathedral city achieve its potential. The multi-award-winning Wakefield One helped Wakefield Council streamline their estate from 36 buildings to 12, saving money and allowing them to work more efficiently, as well as creating a community focus with a museum, café, library and One Stop Shop.
In numbers
£million
Value
New homes
Years in duration
Industry awards
Gallery
Awards
Year
Award
2010
Merchant Gate - ECF - Regional Developer of the Year
Premier Guarantee
2013
Wakefield One, Merchant Gate - Best Development Outside London
OAS Awards
2013
Wakefield One, Merchant Gate - Commercial Category
RICS Awards
2010
Merchant Gate - Large Development of the Year
Premier Guarantee
2014
Wakefield One, Merchant Gate - Sustainable Design
RIBA Regional Awards
2014
Wakefield One, Merchant Gate
RIBA Yorkshire Awards
2012
Wakefield One, Merchant Gate - Best Commercial Development
West Yorkshire LABC Building Excellence Awards
2012
Wakefield One, Merchant Gate - Design Excellence
Yorkshire Insider Property Industry Awards
Partners
Merchant Gate has been delivered by the English Cities Fund, with our partner Wakefield Council. The English Cities Fund is our long-term, strategic partnership with Homes England and Legal & General.
Our Partners
