Cost of Living in WF2
Wakefield
WF2 at a glance
Postcode district (WF2)£219k
Median home price
2,867
Sales (last 5y)
-21%
vs national median
£199
Est. council tax / mo
4.8/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the WF2 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in WF2
Postcode district (WF2)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £349,950 | 859 | −£60k |
| Semi-detached | £200,000 | 1,387 | −£60k |
| Terraced | £150,000 | 761 | −£68k |
| Flat | £101,000 | 206 | −£131k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in WF2
Band E
Estimated band
£2,383
Estimated annual cost
£199
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (WF2)WF2 sits at an average deprivation decile of 4.8 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 41 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 21% less than the national median.