Postcode WF1 3JW 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 1.4% 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 17 ft away from WF1 3JW.
Wakefield St John's near WF1 3JW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.4 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 3JW postcode area, located within Wakefield St John's, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 3JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2RD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 47-51 Bradford Road, Wakefield, WF1 2AA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Northgate Stores | 142 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QT | Walking directions to Northgate Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Asda On The Move | Snowfield Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 2GS | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 37a Lower York Street, Wakefield, WF1 3LH | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.