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WF3

WAKEFIELD

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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WF3 is the postcode district for WAKEFIELD, located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £260,537
1yr change ▼ 2.2%
Crime 79% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£260,537

▼ 2.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

9% below national avg

Crime Rate

17.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

78% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

379 Mbps

Property Prices in WF3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WF3 is £260,537, which is 6% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in WF3 cost 9.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WF3 have fallen 2.2% 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 £364,209 716
Semi-detached £219,606 747
Terraced £171,469 442
Flat £125,374 90
All types £260,537 2041

5-Year Price History

£247K £252K £258K £264K £270K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in WF3

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

With 17.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WF3 has a crime rate well 78% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
7.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in WF3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WF3 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Carlton Primary School Primary Good mi
Robin Hood Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Thorpe Primary School Primary Good mi
Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good mi
Kingsland Primary School Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

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 WF3 are 379.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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379.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WF3 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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WF3 — WAKEFIELD

Area Summary

WF3 (WAKEFIELD) offers property prices near the national average (£260,537), low crime (78% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (379 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about WF3 WAKEFIELD

What is the average house price in WF3 WAKEFIELD?
The average house price in WF3 (WAKEFIELD) is £260,537, based on 2041 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 9% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.2% over the past year.
Is WF3 WAKEFIELD a safe area to live?
Crime in WF3 is significantly below the national average (17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of WF3 WAKEFIELD?
The population of WF3 (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 WF3?
The average broadband download speed in WF3 is 379 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in WF3 WAKEFIELD?
There are 13 schools in or near WF3. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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