Postcode WF2 0AR 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 Alverthorpe & Flanshaw area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,129 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 55.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Alverthorpe & Flanshaw is £39,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 0AR.
Alverthorpe & Flanshaw near WF2 0AR 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 WF2 0AR postcode area, located within Alverthorpe & Flanshaw, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.