Postcode WF1 5LW 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Agbrigg & Belle Isle is £38,876 per year. The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Castle Grove Park.
Agbrigg & Belle Isle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Agbrigg & Belle Isle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.8% 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.
The average income per household in Agbrigg & Belle Isle is £38,876 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF1 5LW.
Agbrigg & Belle Isle near WF1 5LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sandal and Agbrigg | N/A | Walking directions to Sandal and Agbrigg |
| 0.8 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Castle Grove Park | Large | Walking directions to Castle Grove Park |
| 0.2 mi | Agbrigg Park | Small | Walking directions to Agbrigg Park |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 in Wakefield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 89 | £405,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £171,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield South
In the WF1 5LW postcode area, located within Agbrigg & Belle Isle, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 5LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sandals News | 217 Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NU | Walking directions to Sandals News |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 187 Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Baltic Foods | 2 Manygates Lane, Wakefield, WF1 5NJ | Walking directions to Baltic Foods |
| 0.2 mi | GTB Agbrigg Convenience Store | 85 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5AB | Walking directions to GTB Agbrigg Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Jhelum Super Store | 139-141 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5AU | Walking directions to Jhelum Super Store |
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.