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Singles in Wakefield

Members from Wakefield and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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Wakefield at a glance

  • About 110,000 people live in Wakefield.
  • It lies in England.
  • It's about 161 miles to London, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Leeds (8 miles), Huddersfield (12 miles) and Bradford (13 miles).

Where to meet in Wakefield

For a first meeting in Wakefield, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Wakefield

How far around Wakefield can I search?

More than 4.3 million people live within 30 miles of Wakefield, in 115 towns and cities including Sheffield, Leeds and Bradford. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Wakefield free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Wakefield or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Wakefield real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Wakefield?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United Kingdom or abroad.

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