Postcode WF1 1XU 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 875.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wakefield Central is £38,000 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is The Green.
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 875.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.7% 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 of residents in Wakefield Central is £38,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 195 ft away from WF1 1XU.
Wakefield Central near WF1 1XU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.3 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 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 | 31 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield North
In the WF1 1XU postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 1XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Lower Trinity Walk, Wakefield, WF1 1QQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Ratnams Food and Wine | 1 Hambleton Street, Wakefield, WF1 3NW | Walking directions to Ratnams Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | East European Food | Wakefield, WF1 1RJ | Walking directions to East European Food |
| 0.1 mi | Polska Wies | 24-26 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3AA | Walking directions to Polska Wies |
| 0.1 mi | Orzelek | 22 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3AA | Walking directions to Orzelek |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.