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WF2 0EN

Gibson Close

Wakefield North

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Overview

Postcode WF2 0EN 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 St John's area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wakefield St John's is £47,763 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
60%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Wakefield St John's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,770 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Wakefield St John's has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60%

Approximately 60.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Wakefield St John's is £47,763 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 0EN.

Flood risk

Very low

Wakefield St John's near WF2 0EN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF2 0EN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Wakefield Westgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF2 0EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows
0.5 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
9,971.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.83(+29%)
Shoplifting
17.49(+100%)
Other theft
8.2(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.2(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.56(-54%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
63.51%
Pakistani
57
16.38%
Other White
50
14.37%
African
14
4.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.57%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
33.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
17.86%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
60
37.5%
Other social rented
36
22.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
14.37%
Owns with a mortgage
22
13.75%
Owns outright
15
9.38%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Wakefield North

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£129K – £242K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Wakefield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £777,500.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£315,000£291
Semi-Detached52£210,000£237
Terraced67£160,000£197
Flats28£110,000£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wakefield North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249,995£85,000£159,995£105,000
2017£237,500£94,000£140,000£133,000
2018£272,500£97,500£160,000£149,498
2019£265,000£87,500£167,000£128,750
2020£245,000£102,500£165,000£131,000
2021£292,500£90,000£182,500£140,000
2022£322,500£120,000£187,500£150,000
2023£342,500£108,205£196,000£155,000
2024£278,500£103,500£169,000£150,000
2025£295,000£115,000£200,000£157,150
2026£325,000£52,500£230,000£151,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wakefield North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£151£188£137
2017£207£145£162£158
2018£213£167£166£180
2019£228£151£174£144
2020£226£142£195£158
2021£242£159£198£168
2022£272£192£215£182
2023£264£211£207£175
2024£298£187£209£181
2025£288£176£227£188
2026£280£81£271£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wakefield North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wakefield North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 0EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 0EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 20252, Gibson Close, Wakefield, WF2 0ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000
22 Jan 202623, Lincoln Street, Wakefield, WF2 0EBTerracedFreehold£189,000
25 Mar 202528, Lincoln Street, Wakefield, WF2 0EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
17 Nov 202572, Lincoln Street, Wakefield, WF2 0DZTerracedFreehold£95,000
09 May 202558, Lincoln Street, Wakefield, WF2 0DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000

Schools

In the WF2 0EN postcode area, located within Wakefield St John's, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF2 0EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableWakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryWakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 0EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF2 0EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAlverthorpe Mini Market162 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PYWalking directions to Alverthorpe Mini Market
0.2 miSainsbury's Local169 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miDokrat News44-46 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PDWalking directions to Dokrat News
0.4 miAldi82 Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0AEWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miThirlmere Stores46 Thirlmere Road, Wakefield, WF2 9ERWalking directions to Thirlmere Stores

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 WF2 0EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Rhodes

Wakefield North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Simon Lightwood

Wakefield and Rothwell - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyWakefield and RothwellE14001560
WardWakefield NorthE05001460
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield St John'sE02002456
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 019DE01011925
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF2 0EN

Is WF2 0EN (Wakefield St John's) safe?

The area around WF2 0EN records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near WF2 0EN?

The median sale price around WF2 0EN in Wakefield St John's is £180,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF2 0EN?

There are 13 schools close to WF2 0EN, including Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School (Good), Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School and Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF2 0EN?

The closest station to WF2 0EN is Wakefield Westgate, about 816 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF2 0EN?

WF2 0EN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,770 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF2 0EN (Wakefield St John's) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF2 0EN is Simon Lightwood (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elizabeth Rhodes (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.