Wakefield WF4 area guide
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Is Wakefield WF4 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF4), recorded crime is 11% below the national average, homes sell for around £254,416 on average, there are 25 schools in the area (7 of 8 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 11% below average
- A Schools88% 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
£254,416
Population
60,866
Recorded crime
202.8
Schools
25
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wakefield WF4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF4 is rated high. Around 4.6% of properties (1,129 of 24,352) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 363 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 WF4, 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 (157 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WF4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 262/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 26,781
Owned 69% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WF4.
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Wakefield WF4: frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield WF4 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF4), recorded crime is 11% below the national average, homes sell for around £254,416 on average, there are 25 schools in the area (7 of 8 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 WF4?
Recorded crime in Wakefield WF4 runs at 202.8 per 1,000 properties, 11% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wakefield WF4 safe?
Crime in Wakefield WF4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF4 runs at 202.8 per 1,000 properties, 11% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wakefield WF4?
Homes in Wakefield WF4 sell for around £254,416 on average, based on 604 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wakefield WF4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF4 is rated high. Around 4.6% of properties (1,129 of 24,352) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 363 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wakefield WF4?
There are 25 schools in Wakefield WF4 (17 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wakefield WF4 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Wakefield WF4, 7 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wakefield WF4 a deprived area?
Wakefield WF4 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).