Welcome to the Town of Wakefield in Sussex County, Virginia
Population 1,175



The Ideal Residential & Business Location
The Town of Wakefield is conveniently located along U.S. Route 460 in Sussex County. Easy access to central and southeastern Virginia's major transportation corridors makes traveling from Wakefield to larger urban areas quick and efficient.

Wakefield is 53 miles from Richmond, VA, 45 miles from Hampton, VA, and 64 miles from Virginia Beach, VA.


Discover the storybook charm of Wakefield. Stroll our tree-lined streets. Sip on sweet tea from your front porch swing. Catch the aroma of roasting peanuts floating gently in the breeze. Grow a business, shop local, and worship local. Be friends with everyone. This is Wakefield. #wakefieldlife