WF2 — WAKEFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WF2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WF2 is £306,061, which is 10% above the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in WF2 cost 6.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WF2 have fallen 1.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£402,464	510
Semi-detached	£209,700	783
Terraced	£164,851	425
Flat	£122,947	98
All types	£306,061	1883

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WF2

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

With 146.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WF2 has a crime rate significantly 80% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WF2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WF2 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School	Primary	Good	mi
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Hendal Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

845,189

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WF2 are 368.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

368.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WF2 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968/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

WF2 — WAKEFIELD

Area Summary

WF2 (WAKEFIELD) offers property prices near the national average (£306,061), higher-than-average crime (80% above national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (368 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£229K

▼ 16.2% YoY

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£261K

▼ 2.2% YoY

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£248K

▼ 0.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WF2?

The average house price in WF2 (WAKEFIELD) is £306,061, based on 1883 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.1% over the past year.

Is WF2 a safe area to live?

Crime in WF2 is above the national average (146.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (61.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WF2?

There are 21 schools in or near WF2. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in WF2?

Council tax in WF2 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WF2?

The average broadband download speed in WF2 is 368 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WF2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in WF2 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 845,189.