Postcode WF2 6HW 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sandal is £68,435 per year. The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sandal Castle & Park.
Sandal has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,393 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Sandal has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 per household in Sandal is £68,435 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from WF2 6HW.
Sandal near WF2 6HW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Sandal and Agbrigg | N/A | Walking directions to Sandal and Agbrigg |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sandal Castle & Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sandal Castle & Park |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 in Wakefield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 89 | £405,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £171,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield South
In the WF2 6HW postcode area, located within Sandal, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF2 6HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6BH | Walking directions to Londis |
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.