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Wakefield WF2 8 area guide

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Is Wakefield WF2 8 a good place to live?

In Wakefield (WF2 8), recorded crime is 104% above the national average, homes sell for around £211,205 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

E Safetycrime 104% above average
B Schools75% Good/Outstanding
D Floodmedium 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
£211,205
from 177 sales
Population
21,041
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
545.1
per 1,000 · +104% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary · 3/4 good+
Broadband
98%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
12.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Wakefield WF2 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF2 8 is rated medium. Around 12.2% of properties (885 of 7,227) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 33 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 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (25 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 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 167/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 9,093

Owned 47% · Social rent 37% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WF2 8.

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Wakefield WF2 8: frequently asked questions

Is Wakefield WF2 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Wakefield WF2 8?

Recorded crime in Wakefield WF2 8 runs at 545.1 per 1,000 properties, 104% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Wakefield WF2 8 safe?

Crime in Wakefield WF2 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF2 8 runs at 545.1 per 1,000 properties, 104% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Wakefield WF2 8?

Homes in Wakefield WF2 8 sell for around £211,205 on average, based on 177 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Wakefield WF2 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF2 8 is rated medium. Around 12.2% of properties (885 of 7,227) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 33 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Wakefield WF2 8?

There are 5 schools in Wakefield WF2 8 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Wakefield WF2 8 any good?

Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Wakefield WF2 8, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Wakefield WF2 8 a deprived area?

Wakefield WF2 8 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).