Cost of Living in WF6
Wakefield
WF6 at a glance
Postcode district (WF6)£185k
Median home price
1,362
Sales (last 5y)
-34%
vs national median
£199
Est. council tax / mo
4.5/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the WF6 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 WF6
Postcode district (WF6)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 | £282,000 | 329 | −£128k |
| Semi-detached | £185,000 | 551 | −£75k |
| Terraced | £132,500 | 608 | −£86k |
| Flat | £88,500 | 57 | −£144k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in WF6
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 (WF6)WF6 sits at an average deprivation decile of 4.5 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 15 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 34% less than the national median.