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WF2

WAKEFIELD

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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WF2 covers WAKEFIELD in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £306,061
1yr change ▼ 1.1%
Crime 80% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£306,061

▼ 1.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% above national avg

Crime Rate

146.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

80% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

368 Mbps

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.

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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

£267K £296K £326K £355K £384K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

6

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

845,189

Population

62

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.

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368.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WF2 WAKEFIELD

What is the average house price in WF2 WAKEFIELD?
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 WAKEFIELD 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 is the population of WF2 WAKEFIELD?
The population of WF2 (WAKEFIELD) is approximately 845,189 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WF2 WAKEFIELD?
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.

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