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WF1 1NF

George Street

Wakefield North

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Detailed insights for WF1 1NF

Overview

Postcode WF1 1NF 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 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 nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 0.3 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
474
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
77.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Wakefield Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Wakefield Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 474.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77.4%

Approximately 77.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wakefield Central is £38,219 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from WF1 1NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Wakefield Central near WF1 1NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for WF1 1NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Wakefield Kirkgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate
0.5 mi

Wakefield Westgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF1 1NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green
0.4 miCoronation GardensSmallWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
124
Population density
7,126.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
237.23(+437%)
Shoplifting
99.67(+1038%)
Public order
64.25(+628%)
Anti-social behaviour
60.96(+327%)
Criminal damage and arson
42.83(+398%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
75
60.98%
Other White
26
21.14%
Other
6
4.88%
Indian
4
3.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
2.44%
Total population: 123

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
40
33.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
20.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
19.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
8.47%
Apprenticeship
10
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 118

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
45.16%
Other social rented
30
32.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
8.6%
Owns outright
7
7.53%
Owns with a mortgage
6
6.45%
Total households: 93

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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 1NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 1NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 2025Flat 12, George House, George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1NHFlatsLeasehold£116,970
23 Apr 2025Flat 35, George House, George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1NHFlatsLeasehold£117,500
18 Jun 2025150, Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TUOtherFreehold£376,340
30 May 202548, Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TQOtherFreehold£675,000
20 Mar 202538, Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TQOtherFreehold£301,000

Schools

In the WF1 1NF postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF1 1NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Austin's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOutwood Primary Academy GreenhillAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF1 1NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOrzelek International Foods19 George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1NEWalking directions to Orzelek International Foods
0 miFood Plus Supermarket94 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TBWalking directions to Food Plus Supermarket
0 miMorrisonsAlmshouse Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1YAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miDena Foods and Supermart100 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TBWalking directions to Dena Foods and Supermart
0.1 miKubus International Food82 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TBWalking directions to Kubus International Food

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 1NF, 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 CentralE02002454
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 017FE01034265
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF1 1NF

Is WF1 1NF (Wakefield Central) safe?

The area around WF1 1NF 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.

What is the average house price near WF1 1NF?

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

What schools are near WF1 1NF?

There are 15 schools close to WF1 1NF, including Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good), St Austin's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF1 1NF?

The closest station to WF1 1NF is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 502 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF1 1NF?

WF1 1NF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,714 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF1 1NF (Wakefield Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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