Postcode WF1 1NR 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 731.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wakefield Central is £38,219 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Wakefield Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 731.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from WF1 1NR.
Wakefield Central near WF1 1NR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| 0.6 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £112,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £202,500 |
| Terraced | 55 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield North
In the WF1 1NR postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 1NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Ings Road, Wakefield, WF1 1RS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Wakefield Mini Market | 154 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TU | Walking directions to Wakefield Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tani Sklep Food Store | 142-146 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TU | Walking directions to Tani Sklep Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Orzelek International Foods | 19 George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1NE | Walking directions to Orzelek International Foods |
| 0.2 mi | New Shop Mini Market | 117 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG | Walking directions to New Shop Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.