Postcode WF1 2SB 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 St John's area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wakefield St John's is £47,763 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Green.
Wakefield St John's has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,587 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Wakefield St John's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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 road, approximately 313 ft away from WF1 2SB.
Wakefield St John's near WF1 2SB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 240 recent sales, the median property price is £245,548 in Stanley and Outwood East area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £660,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 81 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £133,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 90 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £173,250 |
10 year median price trend in Stanley and Outwood East
In the WF1 2SB postcode area, located within Wakefield St John's, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 2SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda On The Move | Snowfield Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 2GS | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Paisley Close, Wakefield, WF1 2JQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 47-51 Bradford Road, Wakefield, WF1 2AA | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.