Traditional county: West Yorkshire · District / Borough: Wakefield · Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Explore Westgate Common, West Yorkshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Westgate Common map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Westgate Common |
| Traditional County | West Yorkshire |
| District / Borough | Wakefield |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.680002 |
| Longitude | -1.515836 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The suburban expanse of Westgate Common exhibits a character shaped by its proximity to larger urban centres, yet retaining a distinct identity. It lies 1.2 km west-south-west of Wakefield (from Wakefield: bearing 251°T, OS grid SE 320 205). Historically, the land around Westgate Common would have been part of the agricultural hinterland supporting the nearby city, with fields and farms defining the landscape. Today, Westgate Common is primarily a residential area, characterized by a mix of housing styles reflecting different periods of development. While lacking grand historical monuments, the immediate surroundings offer pleasant green spaces and footpaths, contributing to the area's appeal for its residents. The local economy is largely driven by services and commuter activity, with many inhabitants travelling to Wakefield or further afield for employment.
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Explore Westgate Common, West Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.680002, -1.515836. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |