Postcode WF2 6AW is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield South ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Sandal area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sandal is £66,800 per year. The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Castle Grove Park.
Sandal has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,421 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Sandal has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Sandal is £66,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from WF2 6AW.
Sandal near WF2 6AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sandal and Agbrigg | N/A | Walking directions to Sandal and Agbrigg |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Castle Grove Park | Large | Walking directions to Castle Grove Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sandal Castle & Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sandal Castle & Park |
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £297,498 in Wakefield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,100 up to £1,480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 92 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield South
In the WF2 6AW postcode area, located within Sandal, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.