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WF1 5FN

St Johns View

Wakefield South

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Overview

Postcode WF1 5FN is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield South ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Agbrigg & Belle Isle area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 244.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Agbrigg & Belle Isle is £38,876 per year. The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
245
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
44.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Agbrigg & Belle Isle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Agbrigg & Belle Isle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 244.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.1%

Approximately 44.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Agbrigg & Belle Isle is £38,876 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 169 ft away from WF1 5FN.

Flood risk

Very low

Agbrigg & Belle Isle near WF1 5FN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF1 5FN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Sandal and Agbrigg

N/A

Walking directions to Sandal and Agbrigg
0.8 mi

Wakefield Kirkgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
218
Population density
285.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.8(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.54(+220%)
Public order
21.36(+142%)
Other theft
20.8(+213%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.99(+26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
51.6%
Other White
29
13.24%
Pakistani
20
9.13%
Other
14
6.39%
African
12
5.48%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
30.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
19.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
13.19%
Level 3 (A level)
24
13.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
34
30.63%
Owns with a mortgage
32
28.83%
Other social rented
15
13.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.61%
Owns outright
11
9.91%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Wakefield South

Median price£276,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £383K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £276,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Wakefield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £1,450,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached62£397,500£315
Semi-Detached61£240,000£264
Terraced17£138,000£162
Flats10£98,750£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wakefield South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£313,550£70,000£175,000£70,000
2017£324,950£81,000£127,500£75,000
2018£324,950£80,000£169,950£78,000
2019£312,500£79,995£155,500£85,000
2020£320,000£51,250£167,500£85,000
2021£355,000£121,500£215,000£103,750
2022£383,995£95,000£234,995£160,000
2023£386,998£104,000£228,996£106,750
2024£414,248£115,000£215,000£135,000
2025£400,000£87,500£242,246£130,000
2026£412,500£123,750£212,500£152,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£123£176£94
2017£226£134£155£99
2018£230£152£185£98
2019£216£147£187£104
2020£246£133£214£114
2021£259£157£208£130
2022£270£159£218£187
2023£276£172£227£146
2024£291£183£238£164
2025£308£160£259£161
2026£301£173£253£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 5FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 5FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 20256, St Johns View, Wakefield, WF1 5FNDetachedFreehold£345,000
17 Sept 202510, St Johns View, Wakefield, WF1 5FNDetachedFreehold£343,000
08 Aug 20253, St Johns View, Wakefield, WF1 5FNDetachedFreehold£340,000
22 May 202514, St Johns View, Wakefield, WF1 5FNDetachedFreehold£280,000
30 Jun 202620, Staithes Drive, Wakefield, WF1 5FGSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the WF1 5FN postcode area, located within Agbrigg & Belle Isle, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF1 5FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySandal Magna Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miNurseryThe Castle Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryWakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 5FN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF1 5FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTip Top136-138 Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF1 5HLWalking directions to Tip Top
0.4 miBelle Vue Convenience Store117 Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF1 5DYWalking directions to Belle Vue Convenience Store
0.5 miRyan Food Plus102 Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF1 5JFWalking directions to Ryan Food Plus
0.5 miEuropean Food Store151-153 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5AUWalking directions to European Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.

Band A£1,531
Band B£1,786
Band C£2,042
Band D£2,297
Band E£2,807
Band F£3,318
Band G£3,828
Band H£4,594

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 5FN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shabaan Saleem

Wakefield South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jade Botterill

Ossett and Denby Dale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyOssett and Denby DaleE14001418
WardWakefield SouthE05001462
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Agbrigg & Belle IsleE02002467
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 030DE01011917
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2020-08-01

Frequently asked questions about WF1 5FN

Is WF1 5FN (Agbrigg & Belle Isle) safe?

The area around WF1 5FN records about 245 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WF1 5FN?

The median sale price around WF1 5FN in Agbrigg & Belle Isle is £276,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF1 5FN?

There are 4 schools close to WF1 5FN, including Sandal Magna Community Academy (Good), The Castle Nursery School (Good) and Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF1 5FN?

The closest station to WF1 5FN is Sandal and Agbrigg, about 1,223 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF1 5FN?

WF1 5FN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,489 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF1 5FN (Agbrigg & Belle Isle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ossett and Denby Dale covering WF1 5FN is Jade Botterill (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shabaan Saleem (Labour Party).