Wakefield WF9 area guide
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Is Wakefield WF9 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF9), recorded crime is 44% above the national average, homes sell for around £213,767 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (6 of 7 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).
- D Safetycrime 44% above average
- A Schools86% 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
£213,767
Population
45,251
Recorded crime
329.0
Schools
17
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wakefield WF9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF9 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (403 of 22,095) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 76 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 WF9, 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 (138 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WF9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 451/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 19,153
Owned 60% · Social rent 24% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WF9.
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Wakefield WF9: frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield WF9 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF9), recorded crime is 44% above the national average, homes sell for around £213,767 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (6 of 7 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 WF9?
Recorded crime in Wakefield WF9 runs at 329.0 per 1,000 properties, 44% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wakefield WF9 safe?
Crime in Wakefield WF9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF9 runs at 329.0 per 1,000 properties, 44% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wakefield WF9?
Homes in Wakefield WF9 sell for around £213,767 on average, based on 568 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wakefield WF9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF9 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (403 of 22,095) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 76 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wakefield WF9?
There are 17 schools in Wakefield WF9 (15 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Wakefield WF9 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Wakefield WF9, 6 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Wakefield WF9 a deprived area?
Wakefield WF9 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).