Wakefield WF11 area guide
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Is Wakefield WF11 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF11), recorded crime is 31% above the national average, homes sell for around £218,465 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 31% above average
- 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
£218,465
Population
23,979
Recorded crime
297.8
Schools
9
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wakefield WF11
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF11 is rated high. Around 9.2% of properties (1,024 of 11,127) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 520 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 WF11, 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 (70 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WF11 (May 24–Apr 26, average 212/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 10,781
Owned 61% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WF11.
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Wakefield WF11: frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield WF11 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF11), recorded crime is 31% above the national average, homes sell for around £218,465 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wakefield WF11?
Recorded crime in Wakefield WF11 runs at 297.8 per 1,000 properties, 31% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wakefield WF11 safe?
Crime in Wakefield WF11 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF11 runs at 297.8 per 1,000 properties, 31% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wakefield WF11?
Homes in Wakefield WF11 sell for around £218,465 on average, based on 328 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wakefield WF11 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF11 is rated high. Around 9.2% of properties (1,024 of 11,127) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 520 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wakefield WF11?
There are 9 schools in Wakefield WF11 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wakefield WF11 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Wakefield WF11, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wakefield WF11 a deprived area?
Wakefield WF11 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).