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WF4 Area Report

Wakefield

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated July 2026

£215,755
Median Price
Postcode district (WF4)
ABOVE AVERAGE
Crime Level
Postcode district (WF4)
6
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WF4

Rental Yield
5.8
Price Growth
7.2
Safety
3.5
Schools
7.2
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.1
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

ABOVE AVERAGE CRIMEPostcode district (WF4)

Above-average crime levels for this region.

108
Crimes/month
80
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-06: 130
2025-07: 102
2025-08: 138
2025-09: 92
2025-10: 113
2025-11: 0
2025-12: 86
2026-01: 73
2026-02: 79
2026-03: 113
2026-04: 105
2026-05: 105
2025-062026-05

↓ 2% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Wakefield)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Wakefield has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
5
employment
4
education
4
health
3
crime
4
housing
7
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Wakefield (the HPI is only published at LAD level). WF4 spans 3 local authorities; Wakefield is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the WF4-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£198,443
Wakefield average
+4.2%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£315,769
Detached
£199,221
Semi-Detached
£158,288
Terraced
£101,493
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £72,153
01/12/2003: £90,720
01/12/2004: £112,041
01/12/2005: £121,851
01/12/2006: £129,460
01/12/2007: £139,685
01/12/2008: £121,351
01/12/2009: £122,542
01/12/2010: £119,020
01/12/2011: £111,790
01/12/2012: £113,268
01/12/2013: £115,007
01/12/2014: £120,327
01/12/2015: £123,747
01/12/2016: £131,621
01/12/2017: £135,476
01/12/2018: £142,063
01/12/2019: £143,227
01/12/2020: £153,561
01/12/2021: £169,121
01/12/2022: £187,832
01/12/2023: £183,762
01/12/2024: £190,458
01/12/2025: £198,443
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

3
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Special
1
Nursery
6
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 6 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

43
Avg Attainment 8
+1.7% vs national (42.3)
42.6%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 21 secondary schools in Wakefield

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in WF4 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£325,000
775 sales
Semi-detached
£195,000
1,112 sales
Terraced
£144,000
746 sales
Flat
£117,500
82 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Wakefield. For the headline WF4 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+4.2%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Wakefield
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,383/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
1.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Green Belt
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.

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Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade II

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

15/100

Poor walkability - car likely necessary for daily needs.

Within ½ mile:10 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.6°C
Avg Temperature
896mm
Annual Rainfall
2638h
Sunshine/Year
21.3 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: June
Now: 23°C, Clear skyHumidity: 45%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

44 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.7/5
Average Rating
100%
Rated Good or Very Good
44
Total Establishments
DolceSchool/college/university
Exempt
Breakfast ClubSchool/college/university
Exempt
Crigglestone W M C and Institute LtdPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Sandal RUFC LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Crigglestone DaycareCaring Premises
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

28%
Renewable Energy
117g
CO₂/kWh
moderate
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

biomass 44.9%solar 18.7%gas 16.1%wind 9.5%imports 7.4%nuclear 3.3%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

35m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 35m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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