Postcode WF1 2SQ 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 237.4 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 237.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 per household in Wakefield St John's is £47,763 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from WF1 2SQ.
Wakefield St John's near WF1 2SQ 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 |
| 0.6 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.2 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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 | 25 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £202,500 |
| Terraced | 53 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield North
In the WF1 2SQ postcode area, located within Wakefield St John's, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 2SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Westgate Express | 62 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1XH | Walking directions to Westgate Express |
| 0.1 mi | Corner Shop | 43 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JX | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Wakefield Mini Mart | 61 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3BP | Walking directions to Wakefield Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Orzelek | 22 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3AA | Walking directions to Orzelek |
| 0.1 mi | Polska Wies | 24-26 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3AA | Walking directions to Polska Wies |
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.