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Wakefield St John's

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About

Wakefield St John's occupies a central residential and commercial district within the city. The area is defined by its proximity to the cathedral and the River Calder, with streets radiating from the churchyard. Housing is primarily Victorian and Georgian terraces, mixed with some modern developments and local independent shops serving the community. The district functions as a quiet neighbourhood close to the main urban core.

A key feature is the historic St John's Church and its surrounding square, which forms a green focal point. The area includes sections of the Wakefield Waterfront, where former industrial mills have been converted. Local life centres on the parish church and the weekly market held nearby. It is a settled area with a strong sense of its own history within the wider city.

Area overview

On average Wakefield St John's has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wakefield St John's is £47,763 per year. There are 5 schools in Wakefield St John's: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wakefield St John's is home to around 8,067 people, with a population density of about 4,561.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wakefield St John's Population
8,067
Population density
4,561.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.53(+64%)
Shoplifting
23.18(+169%)
Public order
13.51(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.27(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.9(-14%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,643
69.97%
Other White
792
9.82%
Pakistani
735
9.11%
African
214
2.65%
Other Asian
131
1.62%
Total population: 8,065

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,993
29.84%
No qualifications
1,368
20.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,058
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
904
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
761
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 6,678

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
912
28.46%
Owns outright
840
26.22%
Owns with a mortgage
823
25.69%
Social rents from council
334
10.42%
Other social rented
218
6.8%
Total households: 3,204

Property prices in Wakefield St John's

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £164,750 in Wakefield St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wakefield St John's 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 St John's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£257,750
Flats15£145,000
Semi-Detached17£191,500
Terraced20£157,150

10 years median price trend in Wakefield St John's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield St John's.

All postcodes in Wakefield St John's

WF13QH

Andrew Street

WF12QY

St Johns Chase

WF13JZ

Blenheim Road

WF20DW

Cliff Street

WF12AL

Whitehall Rise

WF12RJ

Cyprus Mount

WF19SD

Bond Street

WF19TE

Bond Street

WF29SN

Mill Chase Close

WF12QZ

Hodgson Street

WF12SR

King Street

WF12TJ

Back Lane

WF13PZ

St Johns North

WF20TY

Hornbeam Avenue

WF29FS

Mulberry Close

WF29RB

Plumpton Terrace

WF11XP

Westgate

WF12DG

Margaret Street

WF20DN

Balne Lane

WF13BP

Northgate

WF19SL

Bond Street

WF29BW

Hanover Street

WF12QX

St Johns Square

WF12TY

Wakefield North

WF20EE

Wakefield North

WF29NU

Alverthorpe Road

WF11JY

Westgate

WF12TE

Drury Lane

WF20EJ

Peacock Avenue

WF20ES

Walnut Avenue

WF11UY

Silver Street

WF11XR

Westgate

WF13BW

Cross Street

WF13JN

Snowhill View

WF13QW

Wentworth Terrace

WF20AT

Meadow Lane

WF12QS

Wentworth Street

WF12RP

Lonsdale Road

WF13BZ

Gills Yard

WF13JX

Kensington Road

WF12GE

Carnforth Avenue

WF12RU

Cyprus Grove

WF20EP

Walnut Avenue

WF12RE

St Johns Avenue

WF20EQ

Peacock Avenue

WF13JJ

Arlington Street

WF19SE

Bond Street

WF19TB

Bond Street

WF20ET

Walnut Crescent

WF20UE

Blackthorn Way

WF11HD

Northgate

WF12DP

Cathedral Close

WF12QF

Buxton Place

WF13QE

Portland Gate

WF19SF

Bond Street

WF19TF

Bond Street

WF20EN

Gibson Close

WF20DD

Stratheden Road

WF20HB

Meadow Lane

WF12ED

Wood Street

WF13DE

Northgate

WF13QN

Wentworth Terrace

WF19SG

Bond Street

WF20DJ

Meadow Croft

WF20UB

Lombardy Garth

WF12AD

Bradford Road

WF12DN

Cliff Villa Court

WF12QJ

Bond Street

WF20DL

Balne Lane

Data Sources

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