Postcode WF1 2DN 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 very high crime levels, with around 226.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wakefield St John's is £47,763 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Green.
Wakefield St John's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Wakefield St John's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 226.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% 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 per household in Wakefield St John's is £47,763 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 225 ft away from WF1 2DN.
Wakefield St John's near WF1 2DN 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| 0.9 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.2 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 2DN.
In the WF1 2DN postcode area, located within Wakefield St John's, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 2DN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2RD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Northgate Stores | 142 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QT | Walking directions to Northgate Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Wakefield Mini Mart | 61 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3BP | Walking directions to Wakefield Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 37a Lower York Street, Wakefield, WF1 3LH | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Westgate Express | 62 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1XH | Walking directions to Westgate Express |
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 2DN, 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 2DN records about 227 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 2DN in Wakefield St John's is £180,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WF1 2DN, including Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School, Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (Good) and Wakefield Girls' High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF1 2DN is Wakefield Westgate, about 357 m away.
WF1 2DN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,274 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 2DN 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.