Postcode WF1 4LA 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 122.0 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 Kirkgate located about 0.4 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 122.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from WF1 4LA.
Wakefield Central near WF1 4LA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| 0.6 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Queen Elizabeth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.5 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Wakefield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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 | 13 | £274,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £101,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £167,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield East
In the WF1 4LA postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 4LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Freshco Halal Superstore | Upper Warrengate, Wakefield, WF1 4JZ | Walking directions to Freshco Halal Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Stanley Road, Wakefield, WF1 4LH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Lower Trinity Walk, Wakefield, WF1 1QQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Rozlia International Groceries | 1a Greenwood Road, Wakefield, WF1 4QH | Walking directions to Rozlia International Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Wisla Market | 27 The Springs, Wakefield, WF1 1QA | Walking directions to Wisla Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.