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Wakefield WF2 6 area guide

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Is Wakefield WF2 6 a good place to live?

In Wakefield (WF2 6), recorded crime is 55% below the national average, homes sell for around £441,852 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 55% below 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
£441,852
from 123 sales
Population
16,086
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
119.4
per 1,000 · -55% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
90%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.8% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Wakefield WF2 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF2 6 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (33 of 4,269) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 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 WF2 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (14 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 WF2 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 27/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 50
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 23%
Households: 7,293

Owned 71% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WF2 6.

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Wakefield WF2 6: frequently asked questions

Is Wakefield WF2 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Wakefield WF2 6?

Recorded crime in Wakefield WF2 6 runs at 119.4 per 1,000 properties, 55% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Wakefield WF2 6 safe?

Crime in Wakefield WF2 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF2 6 runs at 119.4 per 1,000 properties, 55% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Wakefield WF2 6?

Homes in Wakefield WF2 6 sell for around £441,852 on average, based on 123 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Wakefield WF2 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF2 6 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (33 of 4,269) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Wakefield WF2 6?

There are 3 schools in Wakefield WF2 6 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Wakefield WF2 6 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Wakefield WF2 6, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Wakefield WF2 6 a deprived area?

Wakefield WF2 6 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).