Wakefield WF15 area guide
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Is Wakefield WF15 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF15), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £224,409 on average, there are 9 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 2% below 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
£224,409
Population
24,149
Recorded crime
223.1
Schools
9
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wakefield WF15
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF15 is rated high. Around 5.6% of properties (512 of 9,223) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 398 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 WF15, 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 (74 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WF15 (May 24–Apr 26, average 129/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 10,318
Owned 68% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WF15.
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Wakefield WF15: frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield WF15 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF15), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £224,409 on average, there are 9 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wakefield WF15?
Recorded crime in Wakefield WF15 runs at 223.1 per 1,000 properties, 2% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wakefield WF15 safe?
Crime in Wakefield WF15 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF15 runs at 223.1 per 1,000 properties, 2% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wakefield WF15?
Homes in Wakefield WF15 sell for around £224,409 on average, based on 285 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wakefield WF15 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF15 is rated high. Around 5.6% of properties (512 of 9,223) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 398 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wakefield WF15?
There are 9 schools in Wakefield WF15 (8 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wakefield WF15 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Wakefield WF15, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wakefield WF15 a deprived area?
Wakefield WF15 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).