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WF1 1HA

Bull Ring

Wakefield North

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Overview

Postcode WF1 1HA is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield North ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wakefield St John's area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 226.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wakefield St John's is £47,763 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
227
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Wakefield St John's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wakefield St John's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 226.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Wakefield St John's is £47,763 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from WF1 1HA.

Flood risk

No risk

Wakefield St John's near WF1 1HA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF1 1HA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Wakefield Westgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate
0.5 mi

Wakefield Kirkgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF1 1HA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green
0.2 miCoronation GardensSmallWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
483
Population density
3,292.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
112.62(+155%)
Public order
25.8(+192%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.97(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.13(+111%)
Drugs
15.69(+337%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
40.62%
Pakistani
101
21.04%
Other White
96
20%
African
39
8.12%
Other Asian
12
2.5%
Total population: 480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
25.3%
No qualifications
106
25.06%
Level 3 (A level)
71
16.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
11.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 423

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
179
75.85%
Owns with a mortgage
20
8.47%
Owns outright
18
7.63%
Other forms of private rent
13
5.51%
Social rents from council
3
1.27%
Total households: 236

Property prices in Wakefield North

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£129K – £242K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £777,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wakefield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£315,000£291
Semi-Detached52£210,000£237
Terraced67£160,000£197
Flats28£110,000£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wakefield North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,995£85,000£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£295,000£115,000£200,000£157,150
2026£325,000£52,500£230,000£151,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£151£188£137
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£176£227£188
2026£280£81£271£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 1HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 1HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 2025Central Buildings, Bull Ring, Wakefield, WF1 1HBOtherFreehold£400,000
30 May 202510, King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SQOtherFreehold£85,000
21 Mar 20255, King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SQOtherFreehold£75,000
19 Feb 20258A, King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SQOtherFreehold£250,000
11 Apr 202529, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JZTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the WF1 1HA postcode area, located within Wakefield St John's, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF1 1HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 mi16 plusHeart of Yorkshire Education GroupFurther education

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWakefield Girls' High SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 mi16 plusCAPA CollegeFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 1HA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF1 1HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOrzelek22 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3AAWalking directions to Orzelek
0.1 miPolska Wies24-26 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3AAWalking directions to Polska Wies
0.1 miCorner Shop43 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JXWalking directions to Corner Shop
0.1 miWakefield Mini Mart61 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3BPWalking directions to Wakefield Mini Mart
0.1 miWestgate Express62 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1XHWalking directions to Westgate Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF1 1HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Rhodes

Wakefield North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Simon Lightwood

Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyWakefield and RothwellE14001560
WardWakefield NorthE05001460
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield St John'sE02002456
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 019AE01011920
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF1 1HA

Is WF1 1HA (Wakefield St John's) safe?

The area around WF1 1HA records about 227 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.

What is the average house price near WF1 1HA?

The median sale price around WF1 1HA in Wakefield St John's is £180,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF1 1HA?

There are 14 schools close to WF1 1HA, including Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (Good), Wakefield Girls' High School and CAPA College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF1 1HA?

The closest station to WF1 1HA is Wakefield Westgate, about 474 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF1 1HA?

WF1 1HA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,274 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF1 1HA (Wakefield St John's) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF1 1HA 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.