Postcode WF1 4QL 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 45.0% 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 4QL.
Wakefield Central near WF1 4QL 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 |
| 0.8 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Queen Elizabeth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth Park |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 in Wakefield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 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 | 12 | £272,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £106,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £157,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield East
In the WF1 4QL postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 4QL
| 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 | Polo Market | 45 Park Lodge Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4NN | Walking directions to Polo Market |
| 0.1 mi | Freshly Market | 41 Park Lodge Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4NN | Walking directions to Freshly Market |
| 0.1 mi | Polo Market | 45 Park Lodge Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4NN | Walking directions to Polo Market |
| 0.1 mi | Lal's Park Lodge Lane Superstore | 34-36 Park Lodge Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4NL | Walking directions to Lal's Park Lodge Lane Superstore |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.