Postcode WF1 4LS 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 Eastmoor area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eastmoor is £38,356 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Queen Elizabeth Park.
Eastmoor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,020 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Eastmoor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Eastmoor is £38,356 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 54 ft away from WF1 4LS.
Eastmoor near WF1 4LS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| 0.8 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Queen Elizabeth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £189 per square foot) in Wakefield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,500 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £265,000 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £173,000 | £207 |
| Terraced | 32 | £169,000 | £178 |
| Flats | 29 | £90,000 | £163 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189,950 | £73,750 | £111,000 | £102,000 |
| 2017 | £160,500 | £65,500 | £115,000 | £112,500 |
| 2018 | £193,875 | £81,500 | £115,000 | £124,000 |
| 2019 | £225,000 | £90,000 | £120,000 | £143,500 |
| 2020 | £222,500 | £84,995 | £128,725 | £183,000 |
| 2021 | £270,498 | £118,950 | £140,000 | £198,905 |
| 2022 | £255,000 | £108,000 | £167,500 | £196,500 |
| 2023 | £249,998 | £84,498 | £160,000 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £248,500 | £117,750 | £165,000 | £141,750 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £95,000 | £174,000 | £175,250 |
| 2026 | £267,000 | £95,000 | £185,000 | £162,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169 | £147 | £130 | £114 |
| 2017 | £188 | £124 | £139 | £114 |
| 2018 | £200 | £131 | £131 | £128 |
| 2019 | £185 | £146 | £150 | £138 |
| 2020 | £200 | £144 | £164 | £151 |
| 2021 | £248 | £161 | £181 | £175 |
| 2022 | £273 | £158 | £194 | £188 |
| 2023 | £215 | £148 | £192 | £153 |
| 2024 | £289 | £173 | £210 | £161 |
| 2025 | £278 | £166 | £195 | £190 |
| 2026 | £285 | £164 | £213 | £164 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 4LS.
In the WF1 4LS postcode area, located within Eastmoor, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 4LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Eastmoor General Store | 56 Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, WF1 3SQ | Walking directions to Eastmoor General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Rozlia International Groceries | 1a Greenwood Road, Wakefield, WF1 4QH | Walking directions to Rozlia International Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Jacobs Well Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3NS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Stanley Road, Wakefield, WF1 4LH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Freshco Halal Superstore | Upper Warrengate, Wakefield, WF1 4JZ | Walking directions to Freshco Halal Superstore |
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.
Elected local representatives for WF1 4LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nat Walton
Wakefield East - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Lightwood
Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF1 4LS records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WF1 4LS in Eastmoor is £165,000 (about £189 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WF1 4LS, including Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School (Good), Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill and St Austin's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF1 4LS is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 997 m away.
WF1 4LS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,020 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 4LS is Simon Lightwood (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nat Walton (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.