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WF1 4QP

Watson Crescent

Wakefield East

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Overview

Postcode WF1 4QP 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Queen Elizabeth Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
45.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Eastmoor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.5%

Approximately 45.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Eastmoor is £38,356 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF1 4QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Eastmoor near WF1 4QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF1 4QP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Wakefield Kirkgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF1 4QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miQueen Elizabeth ParkMediumWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth Park

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
5,521.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.12(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.88(+18%)
Public order
15.62(+77%)
Other theft
10.62(+60%)
Burglary
8.12(+59%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
49.03%
Pakistani
87
24.23%
African
35
9.75%
Other White
25
6.96%
Other Asian
14
3.9%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
36.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
19.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.95%
Level 3 (A level)
27
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
35
31.25%
Owns with a mortgage
31
27.68%
Other social rented
16
14.29%
Owns outright
15
13.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.5%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Wakefield East

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£189
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £210K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wakefield East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£265,000£276
Semi-Detached39£173,000£207
Terraced32£169,000£178
Flats29£90,000£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wakefield East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wakefield East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 4QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 4QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 202531, Watson Crescent, Wakefield, WF1 4QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
30 May 202563, Queen Elizabeth Road, Wakefield, WF1 4QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£161,550
27 Jun 202577, Irwin Crescent, Wakefield, WF1 4QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
02 Jul 202510, Kilnsey Grove, Wakefield, WF1 4RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000
13 Feb 20261, Irwin Crescent, Wakefield, WF1 4RASemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000

Schools

In the WF1 4QP postcode area, located within Eastmoor, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF1 4QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOutwood Primary Academy Park HillAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableIvy Lane SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOutwood Primary Academy GreenhillAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 4QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF1 4QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miEastmoor General Store56 Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, WF1 3SQWalking directions to Eastmoor General Store
0.3 miRozlia International Groceries1a Greenwood Road, Wakefield, WF1 4QHWalking directions to Rozlia International Groceries
0.3 miNisa Local52 Windhill Road, Wakefield, WF1 4DAWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miLondisWindhill Road, Wakefield, WF1 4SDWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miTesco ExpressStanley Road, Wakefield, WF1 4LHWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF1 4QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nat Walton

Wakefield East - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Simon Lightwood

Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyWakefield and RothwellE14001560
WardWakefield EastE05001459
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)EastmoorE02002457
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 020BE01011910
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF1 4QP

Is WF1 4QP (Eastmoor) safe?

The area around WF1 4QP 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.

What is the average house price near WF1 4QP?

The median sale price around WF1 4QP in Eastmoor is £165,000 (about £189 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF1 4QP?

There are 13 schools close to WF1 4QP, including Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill (Good), Ivy Lane School (Good) and Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF1 4QP?

The closest station to WF1 4QP is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 1,039 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF1 4QP?

WF1 4QP 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).

Who represents WF1 4QP (Eastmoor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF1 4QP 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).

Data Sources

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.