Wakefield WF16 area guide
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Is Wakefield WF16 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF16), recorded crime is 113% above the national average, homes sell for around £189,568 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, 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).
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
£189,568
Population
25,899
Recorded crime
484.7
Schools
5
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wakefield WF16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF16 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (103 of 6,019) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 98 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 average (mean) sold price in WF16, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (23 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 WF16 (May 24–Apr 26, average 176/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 10,368
Owned 66% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WF16.
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Wakefield WF16: frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield WF16 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF16), recorded crime is 113% above the national average, homes sell for around £189,568 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, 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 WF16?
Recorded crime in Wakefield WF16 runs at 484.7 per 1,000 properties, 113% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wakefield WF16 safe?
Crime in Wakefield WF16 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF16 runs at 484.7 per 1,000 properties, 113% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wakefield WF16?
Homes in Wakefield WF16 sell for around £189,568 on average, based on 170 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wakefield WF16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF16 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (103 of 6,019) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 98 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wakefield WF16?
There are 5 schools in Wakefield WF16 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Wakefield WF16 a deprived area?
Wakefield WF16 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).