Wakefield WF7 5 area guide
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Is Wakefield WF7 5 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF7 5), recorded crime is 155% above the national average, homes sell for around £170,920 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 155% above average
- 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
£170,920
Population
11,229
Recorded crime
681.3
Schools
4
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wakefield WF7 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF7 5 is rated high. Around 7.8% of properties (353 of 4,513) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 72 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 WF7 5, 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 WF7 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 103/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 36%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 5,094
Owned 51% · Social rent 31% · Private rent 17%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WF7 5.
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Wakefield WF7 5: frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield WF7 5 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF7 5), recorded crime is 155% above the national average, homes sell for around £170,920 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wakefield WF7 5?
Recorded crime in Wakefield WF7 5 runs at 681.3 per 1,000 properties, 155% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wakefield WF7 5 safe?
Crime in Wakefield WF7 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF7 5 runs at 681.3 per 1,000 properties, 155% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wakefield WF7 5?
Homes in Wakefield WF7 5 sell for around £170,920 on average, based on 119 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wakefield WF7 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF7 5 is rated high. Around 7.8% of properties (353 of 4,513) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 72 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wakefield WF7 5?
There are 4 schools in Wakefield WF7 5 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wakefield WF7 5 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Wakefield WF7 5, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wakefield WF7 5 a deprived area?
Wakefield WF7 5 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).