Wakefield WF10 area guide
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Is Wakefield WF10 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF10), recorded crime is 105% above the national average, homes sell for around £197,760 on average, there are 19 schools in the area (8 of 11 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 105% above average
- B Schools73% 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
£197,760
Population
58,781
Recorded crime
467.8
Schools
19
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wakefield WF10
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF10 is rated high. Around 8.4% of properties (2,375 of 28,230) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 465 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 WF10, 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 (212 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WF10 (May 24–Apr 26, average 637/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 25,054
Owned 62% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WF10.
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Wakefield WF10: frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield WF10 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF10), recorded crime is 105% above the national average, homes sell for around £197,760 on average, there are 19 schools in the area (8 of 11 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 WF10?
Recorded crime in Wakefield WF10 runs at 467.8 per 1,000 properties, 105% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wakefield WF10 safe?
Crime in Wakefield WF10 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF10 runs at 467.8 per 1,000 properties, 105% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wakefield WF10?
Homes in Wakefield WF10 sell for around £197,760 on average, based on 921 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wakefield WF10 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF10 is rated high. Around 8.4% of properties (2,375 of 28,230) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 465 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wakefield WF10?
There are 19 schools in Wakefield WF10 (15 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wakefield WF10 any good?
Of the 11 Ofsted-rated schools in Wakefield WF10, 8 (73%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wakefield WF10 a deprived area?
Wakefield WF10 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).