Area360 logo

Postcode insights

WF2 0UE

Blackthorn Way

Wakefield North

Interactive map showing WF2 0UE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WF2 0UE

Overview

Postcode WF2 0UE 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wrenthorpe Park & Alverthorpe Meadows.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Wakefield St John's has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wakefield St John's has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 184 ft away from WF2 0UE.

Flood risk

No risk

Wakefield St John's near WF2 0UE has no 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 0UE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Wakefield Westgate

N/A

Walking directions to Wakefield Westgate

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
2,755.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.9(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.83(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.5(-59%)
Public order
2.92(-67%)
Other theft
2.92(-56%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
206
84.08%
Other White
17
6.94%
Other Asian
7
2.86%
African
3
1.22%
Other
3
1.22%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
25.34%
No qualifications
45
20.36%
Level 3 (A level)
45
20.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
50.74%
Owns with a mortgage
43
31.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15.44%
Other social rented
2
1.47%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

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 0UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF2 0UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 202525, Blackthorn Way, Wakefield, WF2 0UEFlatsLeasehold£70,000
04 Jul 202529, Alder Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 0TZSemi-DetachedFreehold£181,000
04 Jul 20255, Hornbeam Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 0TYDetachedFreehold£245,000
09 Jan 202618A, Blackthorn Way, Wakefield, WF2 0HNTerracedLeasehold£45,500
22 Aug 202540, Blackthorn Way, Wakefield, WF2 0HNDetachedFreehold£253,000

Schools

In the WF2 0UE postcode area, located within Wakefield St John's, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF2 0UE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableWakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableWakefield Girls' High SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 0UE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF2 0UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop47-51 Bradford Road, Wakefield, WF1 2AAWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miSparWentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2RDWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miAlverthorpe Mini Market162 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PYWalking directions to Alverthorpe Mini Market
0.4 miSainsbury's Local169 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 0UE, 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 019CE01011924
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1983-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF2 0UE

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

The area around WF2 0UE records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 0UE?

The median sale price around WF2 0UE 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 0UE?

There are 16 schools close to WF2 0UE, including Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School (Good), Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School and Wakefield Girls' High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF2 0UE?

The closest station to WF2 0UE is Wakefield Westgate, about 870 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF2 0UE?

WF2 0UE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,988 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell covering WF2 0UE 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.