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.
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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.
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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 |
0
Outstanding
5
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
367,666
Population
62
Median Age
31%
Owner-Occupied
72%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
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.
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346.0 Mbps
Avg Download
62.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
94%
Superfast Coverage
85%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
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.
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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