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Wakefield WF4 2 area guide

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Is Wakefield WF4 2 a good place to live?

In Wakefield (WF4 2), recorded crime is 67% below the national average, homes sell for around £267,646 on average, there are 2 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 4/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£267,646
from 99 sales
Population
12,610
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
89.5
per 1,000 · -67% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
82%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.9% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Wakefield WF4 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF4 2 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (32 of 3,701) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 21 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 WF4 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (19 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 WF4 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 18/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 45
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 5,369

Owned 69% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WF4 2.

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Wakefield WF4 2: frequently asked questions

Is Wakefield WF4 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Wakefield WF4 2?

Recorded crime in Wakefield WF4 2 runs at 89.5 per 1,000 properties, 67% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Wakefield WF4 2 safe?

Crime in Wakefield WF4 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF4 2 runs at 89.5 per 1,000 properties, 67% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Wakefield WF4 2?

Homes in Wakefield WF4 2 sell for around £267,646 on average, based on 99 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Wakefield WF4 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF4 2 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (32 of 3,701) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 21 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Wakefield WF4 2?

There are 2 schools in Wakefield WF4 2 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Wakefield WF4 2 a deprived area?

Wakefield WF4 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).