Postcode WF1 1RL 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 703.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.2× 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 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 703.9 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 223 ft away from WF1 1RL.
Wakefield Central near WF1 1RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| 0.5 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £315,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £210,000 | £237 |
| Terraced | 67 | £160,000 | £197 |
| Flats | 28 | £110,000 | £176 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 1RL.
In the WF1 1RL postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 1RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Ings Road, Wakefield, WF1 1RS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Orzelek International Foods | 19 George Street, Wakefield, WF1 1NE | Walking directions to Orzelek International Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Almshouse Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1YA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Ings Road, Wakefield, WF1 1RS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Wakefield Mini Market | 154 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1TU | Walking directions to Wakefield 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.
Elected local representatives for WF1 1RL, 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 1RL records about 704 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 1RL in Wakefield Central is £180,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to WF1 1RL, including Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good), CAPA College (Outstanding) and Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF1 1RL is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 489 m away.
WF1 1RL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF1 1RL 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).
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.