Wakefield WF3 area guide
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Is Wakefield WF3 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF3), recorded crime is 9% below the national average, homes sell for around £269,721 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (6 of 6 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 9% 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
£269,721
Population
51,611
Recorded crime
206.3
Schools
13
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wakefield WF3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF3 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (247 of 17,857) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 9 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 WF3, 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 (118 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WF3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 218/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 21,805
Owned 72% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WF3.
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Wakefield WF3: frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield WF3 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF3), recorded crime is 9% below the national average, homes sell for around £269,721 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (6 of 6 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wakefield WF3?
Recorded crime in Wakefield WF3 runs at 206.3 per 1,000 properties, 9% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wakefield WF3 safe?
Crime in Wakefield WF3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF3 runs at 206.3 per 1,000 properties, 9% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wakefield WF3?
Homes in Wakefield WF3 sell for around £269,721 on average, based on 793 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wakefield WF3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF3 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (247 of 17,857) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 9 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wakefield WF3?
There are 13 schools in Wakefield WF3 (10 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wakefield WF3 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Wakefield WF3, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wakefield WF3 a deprived area?
Wakefield WF3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).