Postcode WF1 2SX 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 307.2 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 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 307.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Wakefield St John's is £41,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from WF1 2SX.
Wakefield St John's near WF1 2SX 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 2SX postcode area, located within Wakefield St John's, there are 9 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.