Wakefield WF17 area guide
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Is Wakefield WF17 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF17), recorded crime is 79% above the national average, homes sell for around £238,544 on average, there are 27 schools in the area, 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).
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
£238,544
Population
58,778
Recorded crime
408.8
Schools
27
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wakefield WF17
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF17 is rated high. Around 2.9% of properties (624 of 21,638) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 119 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 WF17, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (119 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 WF17 (May 24–Apr 26, average 384/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 22,706
Owned 64% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WF17.
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Wakefield WF17: frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield WF17 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF17), recorded crime is 79% above the national average, homes sell for around £238,544 on average, there are 27 schools in the area, 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 WF17?
Recorded crime in Wakefield WF17 runs at 408.8 per 1,000 properties, 79% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wakefield WF17 safe?
Crime in Wakefield WF17 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF17 runs at 408.8 per 1,000 properties, 79% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wakefield WF17?
Homes in Wakefield WF17 sell for around £238,544 on average, based on 521 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wakefield WF17 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF17 is rated high. Around 2.9% of properties (624 of 21,638) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 119 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wakefield WF17?
There are 27 schools in Wakefield WF17 (20 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Wakefield WF17 a deprived area?
Wakefield WF17 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).