Postcode WF1 4FJ 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 Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat is £51,783 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Queen Elizabeth Park.
Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,555 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat is £51,783 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF1 4FJ.
Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat near WF1 4FJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Queen Elizabeth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth Park |
Based on 272 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Stanley and Outwood East area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 92 | £350,000 | £295 |
| Semi-Detached | 101 | £235,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 68 | £175,000 | £217 |
| Flats | 11 | £115,000 | £210 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £106,000 | £154,750 | £122,500 |
| 2017 | £289,950 | £103,000 | £156,250 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £286,975 | £108,000 | £170,000 | £127,000 |
| 2019 | £292,473 | £115,250 | £165,000 | £147,000 |
| 2020 | £299,995 | £105,000 | £179,248 | £138,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £112,500 | £194,995 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £125,500 | £227,748 | £165,000 |
| 2023 | £362,869 | £135,000 | £234,998 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | £365,000 | £130,000 | £238,000 | £163,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £129,975 | £240,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £356,500 | £106,500 | £232,500 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £231 | £161 | £188 | £162 |
| 2017 | £238 | £148 | £195 | £153 |
| 2018 | £245 | £156 | £205 | £160 |
| 2019 | £244 | £165 | £191 | £176 |
| 2020 | £252 | £160 | £207 | £173 |
| 2021 | £263 | £169 | £219 | £191 |
| 2022 | £279 | £180 | £262 | £199 |
| 2023 | £283 | £182 | £261 | £201 |
| 2024 | £294 | £184 | £262 | £202 |
| 2025 | £301 | £207 | £260 | £222 |
| 2026 | £288 | £216 | £259 | £217 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 4FJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 5, Pinderhill Mews, Wakefield, WF1 4FA | Terraced | Freehold | £233,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 2, Casey Court, Wakefield, WF1 4FB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 7, Casey Court, Wakefield, WF1 4FB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 18, Beecher Drive, Wakefield, WF1 4FN | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 4, Fountains Close, Wakefield, WF1 4FW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the WF1 4FJ postcode area, located within Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF1 4FJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Aberford Road, Wakefield, WF3 4NF | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 52 Windhill Road, Wakefield, WF1 4DA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Windhill Road, Wakefield, WF1 4SD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Ferrylane Local | 30 Ferry Lane, Wakefield, WF3 4JU | Walking directions to Ferrylane Local |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF1 4FJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Morley
Stanley and Outwood East - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Lightwood
Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF1 4FJ records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WF1 4FJ in Stanley and Outwood East is £245,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 272 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WF1 4FJ, including Meadowcroft School (Good), Ivy Lane School (Good) and Outwood Academy City Fields (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WF1 4FJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,555 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF1 4FJ is Simon Lightwood (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matthew Morley (Labour Party).