Postcode WF1 1EL is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield North area of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wakefield Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 474.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wakefield Central is £38,219 per year. The median sale price in Wakefield North is £183,000 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £129,500 and £245,000. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Green.
Wakefield Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 785 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Wakefield Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 474.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wakefield Central is £38,219 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from WF1 1EL.
Wakefield Central near WF1 1EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| 0.6 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.3 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £777,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £338,000 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £225,000 | £253 |
| Terraced | 65 | £155,000 | £193 |
| Flats | 29 | £105,000 | £160 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249,995 | £87,000 | £159,995 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | £237,500 | £94,000 | £140,000 | £133,000 |
| 2018 | £272,500 | £97,500 | £160,000 | £149,498 |
| 2019 | £265,000 | £87,500 | £167,000 | £128,750 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £102,500 | £165,000 | £131,000 |
| 2021 | £292,500 | £90,000 | £182,500 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £322,500 | £120,000 | £187,500 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £342,500 | £108,205 | £196,000 | £155,000 |
| 2024 | £278,500 | £103,500 | £169,000 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £115,000 | £200,000 | £152,500 |
| 2026 | £352,750 | £70,500 | £225,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £154 | £188 | £135 |
| 2017 | £207 | £145 | £162 | £158 |
| 2018 | £213 | £167 | £166 | £180 |
| 2019 | £228 | £151 | £174 | £144 |
| 2020 | £226 | £142 | £195 | £158 |
| 2021 | £242 | £159 | £198 | £168 |
| 2022 | £272 | £192 | £215 | £182 |
| 2023 | £264 | £211 | £207 | £175 |
| 2024 | £298 | £187 | £209 | £181 |
| 2025 | £288 | £178 | £227 | £182 |
| 2026 | £274 | £101 | £263 | £195 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 1EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 4, Westgate Central, 117, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW | Flats | Leasehold | £48,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 34, Smyth Street, Wakefield, WF1 1ED | Other | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | 19, Cheapside, Wakefield, WF1 2SD | Other | Freehold | £482,500 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 45, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1BW | Other | Leasehold | £462,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 43, Mulberry House, Burgage Square, Wakefield, WF1 2SE | Flats | Leasehold | £71,000 |
In the WF1 1EL postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 16 plus | CAPA College | Free schools 16 to 19 | Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | Heart of Yorkshire Education Group | Further education | Unrated. | |
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wakefield Lawefield Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2019. | |
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Mar 2019
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF1 1EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shop Eaze | 125 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW | Walking directions to Shop Eaze |
| 0.1 mi | Westgate Express | 62 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1XH | Walking directions to Westgate Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | 43 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JX | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Unit 1B Ings Road, Wakefield, WF2 9SD | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Wakefield Mini Mart | 61 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3BP | Walking directions to Wakefield Mini Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF1 1EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Rhodes
Wakefield North - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Lightwood
Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF1 1EL records about 474 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around WF1 1EL in Wakefield North is £183,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WF1 1EL, including CAPA College, Heart of Yorkshire Education Group and Wakefield Lawefield Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WF1 1EL is Wakefield Westgate, about 239 m away.
WF1 1EL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 785 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF1 1EL is Simon Lightwood (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elizabeth Rhodes (Labour Party).