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Wakefield WF3 4 area guide

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Is Wakefield WF3 4 a good place to live?

In Wakefield (WF3 4), recorded crime is 9% below the national average, homes sell for around £281,638 on average, there are 3 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 5/10, 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.

Flood risk in Wakefield WF3 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF3 4 is rated high. Around 5.5% of properties (233 of 4,246) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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)

1995: £48,724 (133 sales)1996: £47,230 (130 sales)1997: £52,327 (179 sales)1998: £56,540 (175 sales)1999: £64,167 (203 sales)2000: £58,706 (161 sales)2001: £60,544 (167 sales)2002: £76,305 (164 sales)2003: £93,486 (154 sales)2004: £123,280 (165 sales)2005: £123,855 (142 sales)2006: £131,166 (175 sales)2007: £137,015 (144 sales)2008: £133,422 (84 sales)2009: £115,594 (63 sales)2010: £130,581 (71 sales)2011: £124,446 (77 sales)2012: £129,981 (74 sales)2013: £123,065 (81 sales)2014: £314,505 (112 sales)2015: £137,961 (109 sales)2016: £150,846 (118 sales)2017: £144,896 (141 sales)2018: £153,820 (140 sales)2019: £206,326 (130 sales)2020: £175,981 (122 sales)2021: £224,996 (241 sales)2022: £289,605 (258 sales)2023: £237,648 (240 sales)2024: £281,638 (227 sales)2025: £271,390 (181 sales)2026: £260,831 (30 sales) 2026: £260,831 (30 sales) — part year so far £314,505 £47,230 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in WF3 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (30 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 64 crimesJun 24: 60 crimesJul 24: 72 crimesAug 24: 46 crimesSep 24: 57 crimesOct 24: 42 crimesNov 24: 42 crimesDec 24: 51 crimesJan 25: 47 crimesFeb 25: 33 crimesMar 25: 71 crimesApr 25: 67 crimesMay 25: 66 crimesJun 25: 57 crimesJul 25: 59 crimesAug 25: 46 crimesSep 25: 50 crimesOct 25: 49 crimesNov 25: 44 crimesDec 25: 40 crimesJan 26: 28 crimesFeb 26: 32 crimesMar 26: 44 crimesApr 26: 55 crimes Apr 26: 55 crimes 72 28 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in WF3 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 51/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
41
One-person households
28%
Households with children
29%
Households
5,028

Owned 75% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WF3 4.

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Wakefield WF3 4: frequently asked questions

Is Wakefield WF3 4 a good place to live?

In Wakefield (WF3 4), recorded crime is 9% below the national average, homes sell for around £281,638 on average, there are 3 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Wakefield WF3 4?

Recorded crime in Wakefield WF3 4 runs at 242.3 per 1,000 properties, 9% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Wakefield WF3 4 safe?

Crime in Wakefield WF3 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF3 4 runs at 242.3 per 1,000 properties, 9% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Wakefield WF3 4?

Homes in Wakefield WF3 4 sell for around £281,638 on average, based on 227 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Wakefield WF3 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF3 4 is rated high. Around 5.5% of properties (233 of 4,246) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Wakefield WF3 4?

There are 3 schools in Wakefield WF3 4 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Wakefield WF3 4 a deprived area?

Wakefield WF3 4 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).