Postcode WF1 9DU is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield North ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Wakefield Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 558.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wakefield Central is £38,000 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Clarence Park.
Wakefield Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Wakefield Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 558.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.9% 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 of residents in Wakefield Central is £38,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from WF1 9DU.
Wakefield Central near WF1 9DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £155,000 |
10 years price trend in Wakefield North
In the WF1 9DU postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.