Postcode WF1 3AJ 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wakefield Central is £38,219 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wakefield Central has a 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 196.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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 3AJ.
Wakefield Central near WF1 3AJ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
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 3AJ postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 3AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda On The Move | Snowfield Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 2GS | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Paisley Close, Wakefield, WF1 2JQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 1 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Snow Hill Way, Wakefield, WF1 2UZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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.