Postcode WF1 4SL 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wakefield Central is £38,219 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Queen Elizabeth Park.
Wakefield Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,316 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Wakefield Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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 per household in Wakefield Central is £38,219 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF1 4SL.
Wakefield Central near WF1 4SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| 0.9 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Queen Elizabeth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queen Elizabeth Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 119 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 | 30 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £177,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield East
In the WF1 4SL postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 4SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Eastmoor General Store | 56 Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, WF1 3SQ | Walking directions to Eastmoor General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Jacobs Well Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3NS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Ratnams Food and Wine | 1 Hambleton Street, Wakefield, WF1 3NW | Walking directions to Ratnams Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Biedronka | 39 Lower York Street, Wakefield, WF1 3LJ | Walking directions to Biedronka |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Stanley Road, Wakefield, WF1 4LH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.