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WF1 5TS

Briary Close

Wakefield South

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Overview

Postcode WF1 5TS 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 245.9 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Grove Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
246
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Agbrigg & Belle Isle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,908 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Agbrigg & Belle Isle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 245.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.5%

Approximately 17.5% 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 210 ft away from WF1 5TS.

Flood risk

No risk

Agbrigg & Belle Isle near WF1 5TS has no 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF1 5TS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Sandal and Agbrigg

N/A

Walking directions to Sandal and Agbrigg

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF1 5TS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCastle Grove ParkLargeWalking directions to Castle Grove Park
0.1 miAgbrigg ParkSmallWalking directions to Agbrigg Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
1,102.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
145.32(+229%)
Public order
30.99(+251%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.42(+172%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.04(+54%)
Other theft
13.77(+107%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
50%
Pakistani
49
17.38%
Other White
23
8.16%
African
14
4.96%
Chinese
10
3.55%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
25.26%
No qualifications
41
21.13%
Level 3 (A level)
38
19.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
13.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.89%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
38.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
28.16%
Other social rented
18
17.48%
Owns outright
12
11.65%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.88%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Wakefield South

Median price£263,750
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £370K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £263,750 (about £276 per square foot) in Wakefield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,175,000.

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£387,500£313
Semi-Detached62£237,498£272
Terraced24£134,000£159
Flats8£108,750£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£310,000£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£130,000£240,250£130,000
2026£402,500£112,500£210,000£125,000
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£228£123£174£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£309£216£260£161
2026£301£162£240£142
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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 5TS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF1 5TS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202610, Briary Close, Wakefield, WF1 5TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
01 Dec 20259, Briary Close, Wakefield, WF1 5TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
29 Aug 202526, Briary Close, Wakefield, WF1 5TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
04 Jul 2025Appletree House, Altinkool Street, Wakefield, WF1 5BEDetachedFreehold£235,000
06 Feb 202646, Gordon Street, Wakefield, WF1 5ATTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the WF1 5TS 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 5TS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySandal Magna Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNurseryThe Castle Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 5TS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF1 5TS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEuropean Food Store94 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5ASWalking directions to European Food Store
0.1 miJhelum Super Store139-141 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5AUWalking directions to Jhelum Super Store
0.1 miEuropean Food Store151-153 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5AUWalking directions to European Food Store
0.2 miTop Shop56 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5AQWalking directions to Top Shop
0.2 miGTB Agbrigg Convenience Store85 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5ABWalking directions to GTB Agbrigg Convenience Store

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 5TS, 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 030EE01011944
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WF1 5TS

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

The area around WF1 5TS records about 246 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 5TS?

The median sale price around WF1 5TS in Agbrigg & Belle Isle is £263,750 (about £276 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF1 5TS?

There are 4 schools close to WF1 5TS, including Sandal Magna Community Academy (Good), St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good) and The Castle Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF1 5TS?

The closest station to WF1 5TS is Sandal and Agbrigg, about 375 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF1 5TS?

WF1 5TS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,908 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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