Postcode WF1 2AL 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 moderate crime levels, with around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wakefield St John's is £41,700 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows.
Wakefield St John's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Wakefield St John's has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Wakefield St John's is £41,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 104 ft away from WF1 2AL.
Wakefield St John's near WF1 2AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £155,000 |
10 years price trend in Wakefield North
In the WF1 2AL postcode area, located within Wakefield St John's, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.