Wakefield Civic Quarter

Key details

Rushbond PLC is developing part of Wakefield's Civic Quarter. It is delivering new housing and improved surrounding spaces.

Rushbond will also convert the Old Crown Court building into a mixed-use venue. This will create a new, distinctive area within the city centre.

An artist’s impression of townhouses and a small garden with a cenotaph

Progress

The housing scheme is in the final stages of development. Apartments in the former Police Station (Wood Street) are completed. As are the mews properties on Gills Yard. The final element will be completed in 2026, with new homes on Rishworth Street.

Project outline

The project includes:

the transformation of the former Wood Street Police Station buildings into apartments
to build townhouses on the sites of Rishworth Street car park and Gills Yard car park. This will deliver 63 new homes in 2026
to convert Wood House, a historic building on Wood Street, into a single 4-story property
to convert and renovate the Old Crown Court
providing a new community space for workshops, events, performances, studio units, and co-working spaces - with a café and restaurant / bar

Benefits

The benefits include:

high-quality new homes in the heart of Wakefield
more city centre footfall around Wood Street, spending in local shops and restaurants