Postcode WF1 3SF 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 high crime levels, with around 118.5 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Queen Elizabeth Park.
Wakefield Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Wakefield Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 118.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF1 3SF.
Wakefield Central near WF1 3SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £159,000 in Wakefield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £376,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £243,500 |
| Flats | 26 | £111,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £172,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £142,500 |
10 years price trend in Wakefield East
In the WF1 3SF postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.