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Wakefield East

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About

Wakefield East is a residential area located in the eastern part of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The ward includes neighborhoods such as Eastmoor, Portobello, and parts of Lupset. It features a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Green spaces like Eastmoor Park provide recreational areas for residents.

The area has local amenities such as schools, shops, and community centers, catering to everyday needs. Public transport links connect Wakefield East to the city center and surrounding areas. The ward has a strong sense of community, with events and activities often organized by local groups. Industrial and commercial sites are scattered along its edges, contributing to the local economy.

Area overview

On average Wakefield East has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 209 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wakefield East is £36,442 per year. There are 8 schools in Wakefield East: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
209
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
32.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wakefield East Population
17,137
Population density
3,198.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,510
55.5%
Pakistani
2,688
15.69%
Other White
2,129
12.42%
African
781
4.56%
Other Asian
524
3.06%
Total population: 17,136

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,694
23.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,582
22.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,449
20.46%
Owns outright
1,283
18.11%
Other social rented
901
12.72%
Total households: 7,083

Property prices in Wakefield East

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 in Wakefield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wakefield East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wakefield East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£272,000
Flats28£106,750
Semi-Detached41£175,000
Terraced34£157,500

10 years median price trend in Wakefield East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield East.

All postcodes in Wakefield East

WF14EP

Tavern Street

WF14HH

Linton Road

WF14NJ

Park Hill Lane

WF14RF

Warmfield View

WF14TE

Birchtree Close

WF15FY

Bridge Street

WF908AB

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.