Postcode WF1 9GY 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 450.6 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 0.3 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 450.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Wakefield Central is £38,219 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from WF1 9GY.
Wakefield Central near WF1 9GY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wakefield Westgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate |
| 0.5 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Clarence Park | Medium | Walking directions to Clarence Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £112,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £202,500 |
| Terraced | 55 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield North
In the WF1 9GY postcode area, located within Wakefield Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 9GY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Ings Road, Wakefield, WF1 1RS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Ings Road, Wakefield, WF1 1RS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Continental Food Store | 125 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW | Walking directions to Continental Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Ings Road, Wakefield, WF2 9SD | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | 43 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JX | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
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.