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Wakefield WF10 3 area guide

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Is Wakefield WF10 3 a good place to live?

In Wakefield (WF10 3), recorded crime is 161% above the national average, homes sell for around £192,793 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (2 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

E Safetycrime 161% above average
D Schools40% Good/Outstanding
A Floodnone 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
£192,793
from 147 sales
Population
19,740
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
697.7
per 1,000 · +161% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
5 primary · 1 secondary · 2/5 good+
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Wakefield WF10 3

Wakefield WF10 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,326 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 average (mean) sold price in WF10 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in WF10 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 178/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 40
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 8,141

Owned 60% · Social rent 31% · Private rent 9%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WF10 3.

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Wakefield WF10 3: frequently asked questions

Is Wakefield WF10 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Wakefield WF10 3?

Recorded crime in Wakefield WF10 3 runs at 697.7 per 1,000 properties, 161% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Wakefield WF10 3 safe?

Crime in Wakefield WF10 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF10 3 runs at 697.7 per 1,000 properties, 161% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Wakefield WF10 3?

Homes in Wakefield WF10 3 sell for around £192,793 on average, based on 147 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Wakefield WF10 3 at risk of flooding?

Wakefield WF10 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,326 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Wakefield WF10 3?

There are 6 schools in Wakefield WF10 3 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Wakefield WF10 3 any good?

Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Wakefield WF10 3, 2 (40%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Wakefield WF10 3 a deprived area?

Wakefield WF10 3 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).