Wakefield WF1 area guide
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Is Wakefield WF1 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF1), recorded crime is 151% above the national average, homes sell for around £250,573 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 151% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£250,573
Population
57,880
Recorded crime
570.9
Schools
20
Broadband
84%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wakefield WF1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF1 is rated high. Around 5.4% of properties (1,356 of 24,900) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 407 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in WF1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (137 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WF1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 743/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 24,272
Owned 55% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 22%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WF1.
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Wakefield WF1: frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield WF1 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF1), recorded crime is 151% above the national average, homes sell for around £250,573 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wakefield WF1?
Recorded crime in Wakefield WF1 runs at 570.9 per 1,000 properties, 151% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wakefield WF1 safe?
Crime in Wakefield WF1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF1 runs at 570.9 per 1,000 properties, 151% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wakefield WF1?
Homes in Wakefield WF1 sell for around £250,573 on average, based on 691 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wakefield WF1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF1 is rated high. Around 5.4% of properties (1,356 of 24,900) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 407 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wakefield WF1?
There are 20 schools in Wakefield WF1 (10 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wakefield WF1 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Wakefield WF1, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wakefield WF1 a deprived area?
Wakefield WF1 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).