Wakefield WF9 5 area guide
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Is Wakefield WF9 5 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF9 5), recorded crime is 17% above the national average, homes sell for around £161,412 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 17% 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
£161,412
Population
10,176
Recorded crime
313.7
Schools
2
Broadband
92%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Wakefield WF9 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF9 5 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (51 of 2,812) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 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 5, 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 WF9 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 52/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 4,253
Owned 61% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WF9 5.
Browse postcodes
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Wakefield WF9 5: frequently asked questions
Is Wakefield WF9 5 a good place to live?
In Wakefield (WF9 5), recorded crime is 17% above the national average, homes sell for around £161,412 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Wakefield WF9 5?
Recorded crime in Wakefield WF9 5 runs at 313.7 per 1,000 properties, 17% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Wakefield WF9 5 safe?
Crime in Wakefield WF9 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Wakefield WF9 5 runs at 313.7 per 1,000 properties, 17% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Wakefield WF9 5?
Homes in Wakefield WF9 5 sell for around £161,412 on average, based on 81 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Wakefield WF9 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Wakefield WF9 5 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (51 of 2,812) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Wakefield WF9 5?
There are 2 schools in Wakefield WF9 5 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Wakefield WF9 5 a deprived area?
Wakefield WF9 5 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).