WF1 — WAKEFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WF1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WF1 is £228,961, which is 18% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in WF1 cost 20.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WF1 have fallen 16.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£362,994	386
Semi-detached	£217,266	598
Terraced	£164,240	528
Flat	£114,066	355
All types	£228,961	1959

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WF1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 185.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WF1 has a crime rate significantly 128% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

77.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

14.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

36.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WF1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WF1 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Newton Hill Community School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wakefield Girls' High School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

367,666

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

22.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WF1 are 346.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

346.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WF1 is collected by Wakefield. The Band D rate is £1,981/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WF1 — WAKEFIELD

Area Summary

WF1 (WAKEFIELD) offers affordable property prices (£228,961, 20% below national average), higher-than-average crime (128% above national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (346 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WF1?

The average house price in WF1 (WAKEFIELD) is £228,961, based on 1959 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.2% over the past year.

Is WF1 a safe area to live?

Crime in WF1 is above the national average (185.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (77.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WF1?

There are 20 schools in or near WF1. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WF1?

Council tax in WF1 is collected by Wakefield. The Band D rate is £1,981 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WF1?

The average broadband download speed in WF1 is 346 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WF1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in WF1 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 22% are social housing. The total population is approximately 367,666.