Wakefield Real Estate & Houses for Sale

People who prefer a calm ambience will enjoy Wakefield. Most areas in Wakefield are very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

Wakefield is particularly car friendly. It is especially convenient to find a parking spot. This parish is not very cycling-friendly since there are very few bike lanes, and cyclists encounter quite a few elevation changes. It is also very impractical for pedestrians to move around in Wakefield since running common errands is very inconvenient without the need for a vehicle.

Housing

In Wakefield, around 80% of buildings are single detached homes, and the remaining homes are mainly mobile homes. This parish is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 85% of the units in the parish while the rest are rented. Roughly one quarter of properties in this part of Carleton County were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

Services

There are only a very small number of high schools in Wakefield and consequently they can be a very long walk away. Furthermore, Wakefield does not have any primary schools. Additionally, there are only a very small number of daycares and consequently they can be a very long stroll away. Regarding eating, purchasing one's groceries usually demands the use of a vehicle in Wakefield. There are also a few options for those who appreciate nearby restaurants.