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Wakefield WF4 4 area guide

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Is Wakefield WF4 4 a good place to live?

In Wakefield (WF4 4), recorded crime is 67% below the national average, homes sell for around £313,549 on average, there are 6 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 6/10, 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
£313,549
from 123 sales
Population
19,219
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
88.7
per 1,000 · -67% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
5 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
85%
gigabit-ready · 93% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Wakefield WF4 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF4 4 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (27 of 5,002) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 16 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 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (28 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 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 32/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 47
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 8,290

Owned 73% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WF4 4.

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Wakefield WF4 4: frequently asked questions

Is Wakefield WF4 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Wakefield WF4 4?

Recorded crime in Wakefield WF4 4 runs at 88.7 per 1,000 properties, 67% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Wakefield WF4 4 safe?

Crime in Wakefield WF4 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF4 4 runs at 88.7 per 1,000 properties, 67% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Wakefield WF4 4?

Homes in Wakefield WF4 4 sell for around £313,549 on average, based on 123 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Wakefield WF4 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF4 4 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (27 of 5,002) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 16 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Wakefield WF4 4?

There are 6 schools in Wakefield WF4 4 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Wakefield WF4 4 a deprived area?

Wakefield WF4 4 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).