Postcode WF1 2HS is located in a major urban area, within the Stanley and Outwood East ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wakefield Central area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 199.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wakefield Central is £38,219 per year. The nearest station is Outwood located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wakefield Central has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,316 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Wakefield Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 199.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF1 2HS.
Wakefield Central near WF1 2HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Outwood located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 276 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Stanley and Outwood East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £715,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £131,500 |
| Detached | 94 | £352,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 101 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stanley and Outwood East
In the WF1 2HS postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 2HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Penny on the move | Paisley Close, Wakefield, WF1 2JQ | Walking directions to Penny on the move |
| 0.2 mi | Newton Hill Convenience Store | Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2JA | Walking directions to Newton Hill Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 1 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Snowfield Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 2GS | Walking directions to Spar |
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 2HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Morley
Stanley and Outwood East - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Lightwood
Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.