Postcode WF1 3LW is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield East ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Wakefield Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 417.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wakefield Central is £38,000 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is The Green.
Wakefield Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,384 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Wakefield Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 417.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 79.4% 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 of residents in Wakefield Central is £38,000 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from WF1 3LW.
Wakefield Central near WF1 3LW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| 0.7 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.1 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.2 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 in Wakefield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £272,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £106,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £157,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield East
In the WF1 3LW postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 3LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 37a Lower York Street, Wakefield, WF1 3LH | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Northgate Stores | 142 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QT | Walking directions to Northgate Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Biedronka | 39 Lower York Street, Wakefield, WF1 3LJ | Walking directions to Biedronka |
| 0.2 mi | Wakefield Mini Mart | 61 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3BP | Walking directions to Wakefield Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Ratnams Food and Wine | 1 Hambleton Street, Wakefield, WF1 3NW | Walking directions to Ratnams Food and Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.