WF4 — WAKEFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WF4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WF4 is £247,693, which is 11% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in WF4 cost 13.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WF4 have fallen 0.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£384,468	481
Semi-detached	£206,535	685
Terraced	£157,617	419
Flat	£140,324	57
All types	£247,693	1692

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WF4

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

With 34.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WF4 has a crime rate well 58% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WF4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WF4 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Grange Moor Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Flockton CofE (C) First School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Crigglestone Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Crofton Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

447,847

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WF4 are 332.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

332.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WF4 is collected by Kirklees. The Band D rate is £2,102/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

WF4 — WAKEFIELD

Area Summary

WF4 (WAKEFIELD) offers property prices near the national average (£247,693), low crime (58% below national average), 25 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (332 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WF3

WAKEFIELD

£261K

▼ 2.2% YoY

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£227K

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WF6

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£220K

▼ 2.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WF4?

The average house price in WF4 (WAKEFIELD) is £247,693, based on 1692 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.8% over the past year.

Is WF4 a safe area to live?

Crime in WF4 is significantly below the national average (34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WF4?

There are 25 schools in or near WF4. 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in WF4?

Council tax in WF4 is collected by Kirklees. The Band D rate is £2,102 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WF4?

The average broadband download speed in WF4 is 332 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WF4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in WF4 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 447,847.