Postcode sector · WF9 2

Wakefield WF9 2 area guide

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Is Wakefield WF9 2 a good place to live?

In Wakefield (WF9 2), recorded crime is 34% above the national average, homes sell for around £263,969 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 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).

D Safetycrime 34% 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
£263,969
from 160 sales
Population
15,151
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
358.5
per 1,000 · +34% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
4 primary · 1 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
95%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
4.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Wakefield WF9 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF9 2 is rated high. Around 4.4% of properties (279 of 6,291) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 49 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 WF9 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (35 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 WF9 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 138/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 6,452

Owned 58% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WF9 2.

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Wakefield WF9 2: frequently asked questions

Is Wakefield WF9 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Wakefield WF9 2?

Recorded crime in Wakefield WF9 2 runs at 358.5 per 1,000 properties, 34% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Wakefield WF9 2 safe?

Crime in Wakefield WF9 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF9 2 runs at 358.5 per 1,000 properties, 34% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Wakefield WF9 2?

Homes in Wakefield WF9 2 sell for around £263,969 on average, based on 160 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Wakefield WF9 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF9 2 is rated high. Around 4.4% of properties (279 of 6,291) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 49 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Wakefield WF9 2?

There are 5 schools in Wakefield WF9 2 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Wakefield WF9 2 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Wakefield WF9 2, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Wakefield WF9 2 a deprived area?

Wakefield WF9 2 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).