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WF1 4RA

Irwin Crescent

Wakefield East

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Overview

Postcode WF1 4RA 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 155.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 5 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
156
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
55.7%
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 2,549 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Eastmoor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.7%

Approximately 55.7% 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 4RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Eastmoor near WF1 4RA 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 4RA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Wakefield Kirkgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
6,140.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.78(+114%)
Public order
13.37(+51%)
Other theft
12.15(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.11(+6%)
Other crime
5.47(+64%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
51.55%
Pakistani
49
11.69%
Other White
45
10.74%
African
43
10.26%
Arab
19
4.53%
Total population: 419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
28.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
16.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
16.01%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.52%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
40.16%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.95%
Other social rented
19
15.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.02%
Owns outright
10
8.2%
Total households: 122

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 4RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 4RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 20261, Irwin Crescent, Wakefield, WF1 4RASemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000
27 Jun 202577, Irwin Crescent, Wakefield, WF1 4QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
20 Jun 2025104, Queen Elizabeth Road, Wakefield, WF1 4RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£138,000
19 Jun 20259, Warmfield View, Wakefield, WF1 4RQSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000
12 Nov 202531, Watson Crescent, Wakefield, WF1 4QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the WF1 4RA postcode area, located within Eastmoor, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miSecondaryOutwood Academy City FieldsAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableIvy Lane SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 4RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF1 4RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miStars Mini Market13-15 Barden Road, Wakefield, WF1 4HPWalking directions to Stars Mini Market
0.3 miNisa Local52 Windhill Road, Wakefield, WF1 4DAWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miLondisWindhill Road, Wakefield, WF1 4SDWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miPolo Market45 Park Lodge Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4NNWalking directions to Polo Market
0.4 miRozlia International Groceries1a Greenwood Road, Wakefield, WF1 4QHWalking directions to Rozlia International Groceries

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 4RA, 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 020CE01011911
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF1 4RA

Is WF1 4RA (Eastmoor) safe?

The area around WF1 4RA records about 156 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 4RA?

The median sale price around WF1 4RA 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 4RA?

There are 11 schools close to WF1 4RA, including Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill (Good), Outwood Academy City Fields (Good) and Ivy Lane School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF1 4RA?

The closest station to WF1 4RA is Wakefield Kirkgate, about 1,027 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF1 4RA?

WF1 4RA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,549 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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