Postcode WF1 2ZG 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 Outwood West area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Outwood West is £48,276 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Green.
Outwood West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Outwood West has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Outwood West is £48,276 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 196 ft away from WF1 2ZG.
Outwood West near WF1 2ZG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
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 2ZG postcode area, located within Outwood West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 2ZG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda On The Move | Snowfield Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 2GS | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 1 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 47-51 Bradford Road, Wakefield, WF1 2AA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Paisley Close, Wakefield, WF1 2JQ | Walking directions to Londis |
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.