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Wakefield East

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About

Wakefield East ward encompasses a mix of residential and commercial zones directly east of the city centre. The area is primarily defined by its housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, alongside local shopping parades serving the community. Its road network, including Doncaster Road and Stanley Road, forms key arteries connecting it to the wider district.

The ward includes the grounds of the former Wakefield Prison on Love Lane, a substantial historic site that has shaped the local landscape. Green spaces like the small park at Eastmoor provide recreational areas within this urban setting. The area functions as a residential suburb with its own distinct local identity, separate from the central business district.

Area overview

On average Wakefield East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 305 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wakefield East is £38,724 per year. There are 8 schools in Wakefield East: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wakefield East is home to around 17,137 people, with a population density of about 3,198.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
305
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
150.43(+246%)
Public order
34.95(+290%)
Shoplifting
31.1(+260%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.01(+103%)
Other theft
25.15(+278%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,981
29.37%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,073
22.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,812
13.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,768
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,593
11.75%
Total 16+ residents: 13,555

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 £170,000 in Wakefield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £484,995.

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
Detached19£275,000
Flats29£105,000
Semi-Detached34£182,500
Terraced33£177,500

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

WF15RT

Bridge Street

WF27DH

Duke Of York Avenue

WF14EP

Tavern Street

WF14HH

Linton Road

WF14NJ

Park Hill Lane

WF908AB

Navigation Walk

WF13RP

Westfield Park

WF13SA

St Johns Grove

WF14BE

Windhill Road

WF14TE

Haldane Crescent

WF15FY

Bridge Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.