Postcode WF1 4LY 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 149.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Eastmoor is £38,356 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 149.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.6% 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 152 ft away from WF1 4LY.
Eastmoor near WF1 4LY 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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Wakefield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £484,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 29 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £182,500 |
| Terraced | 33 | £177,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield East
In the WF1 4LY 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 4LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rozlia International Groceries | 1a Greenwood Road, Wakefield, WF1 4QH | Walking directions to Rozlia International Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Eastmoor General Store | 56 Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, WF1 3SQ | Walking directions to Eastmoor General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Stanley Road, Wakefield, WF1 4LH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Jacobs Well Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3NS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.